How do I batch convert photodraw mix to jpg?

W

WildDog

We have over 400 files created in Microsoft PhotoDraw version 1 ".mix" format
files.
They are on a PC using Windows XP and Office Premium 2000 (which included
PhotoDraw).
PhotoDraw is an easy to use and appropriately configured tool for our
purposes.
Unfortunately it apparently is no longer supported by Microsoft.
We can 1) Open a MIX file 2) select all 3) fit to selection 4) save as a JPG
file but this would be very time consuming.
Is there a batch / macro routine that we can use to automate the 4-step
process described above?
Regards.
 
J

John Inzer

WildDog said:
We have over 400 files created in Microsoft PhotoDraw version 1
".mix" format files.
They are on a PC using Windows XP and Office Premium 2000 (which
included PhotoDraw).
PhotoDraw is an easy to use and appropriately configured tool for our
purposes.
Unfortunately it apparently is no longer supported by Microsoft.
We can 1) Open a MIX file 2) select all 3) fit to selection 4) save
as a JPG file but this would be very time consuming.
Is there a batch / macro routine that we can use to automate the
4-step process described above?
Regards.
=======================================
Converting the files with PhotoDraw is your
best bet. Especially if the files are layered.

There's a slight possibility that the evaluation
version of PolyView may allow you to batch
reformat your .mix files. (doesn't work for all
..mix files and even then may produce an
unsatisfactory result if the files are layered...
but may be worth a try)

You can download an evaluation copy at the
following link:

PolyView
www.polybytes.com
(Go to...Downloads / PolyView 4.38 Setup
Program)

When you open PolyView...go to...
File / Format Conversions...

Browse to the folder your .mix files are
saved in and open the drop window and
choose "All Files". (now the mix files
should be displayed)

Left click the "Add All" button.

Left click the "Continue" button...

Choose your "Destination Format" JPEG

Enter your JPEG quality...100

Choose a "Destination Folder"...

Left click the "Start" button.

--

John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
M

Mo Gee

How can I convert .mix files to .jpeg without opening each file seperately in PHOTODRAW?
 
M

Mo Gee

As you can see the question that I wish to put to you was asked earlier this year! I find myself in exactly the same situation.
Come on...there must be someone out there that knows the answer

How do I batch convert photodraw mix to jpg? - WildDo
06-Jun-08 01:56:01

We have over 400 files created in Microsoft PhotoDraw version 1 ".mix" format
files.
They are on a PC using Windows XP and Office Premium 2000 (which included
PhotoDraw).
PhotoDraw is an easy to use and appropriately configured tool for our
purposes.
Unfortunately it apparently is no longer supported by Microsoft.
We can 1) Open a MIX file 2) select all 3) fit to selection 4) save as a JPG
file but this would be very time consuming.
Is there a batch / macro routine that we can use to automate the 4-step
process described above?
Regards.
 
M

Mary Sauer

Do you have PhotoDraw? What does the help file say about batch conversions?

It is almost impossible to find a .mix converter let alone a batch converter.
How are you opening these files?

The only way I have found to view a .mix is to drag it to an early version of
Word, and I mean early, 2000 and below. There is a PhotoDraw newsgroup, not very
active, but someone over there might help.
 
J

John Inzer

Mo said:
How can I convert .mix files to .jpeg without opening each file
seperately in PHOTODRAW?
=========================================
The following steps will work on .mix files created
in Microsoft Picture It!...

I do not know if it will work for PhotoDraw files but
may be worth a try:

The evaluation version of PolyView may allow
you to batch reformat your .mix files.

You can download an evaluation copy at the
following link:

PolyView
www.polybytes.com
(Go to...Downloads / PolyView 4.39 Setup
Program)

When you open PolyView...go to...
File / Format Conversions...

Browse to the folder your .mix files are
saved in and open the drop window and
choose "All Files".

Left click the "Add All" button.

Left click the "Continue" button...

Choose your "Destination Format" JPEG

Choose your JPEG quality...100

Choose a "Destination Folder"...

Left click the "Start" button.

Good Luck!

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
D

Dave Darche

There is a batch offering within PhotoDraw. That was one of the features I liked the most. Use the help to find more info on it.



Mo Gee wrote:

mix files
30-Dec-08

How can I convert .mix files to .jpeg without opening each file seperately in PHOTODRAW?

Previous Posts In This Thread:

How do I batch convert photodraw mix to jpg?
We have over 400 files created in Microsoft PhotoDraw version 1 ".mix" format
files
They are on a PC using Windows XP and Office Premium 2000 (which included
PhotoDraw)
PhotoDraw is an easy to use and appropriately configured tool for our
purposes
Unfortunately it apparently is no longer supported by Microsoft
We can 1) Open a MIX file 2) select all 3) fit to selection 4) save as a JPG
file but this would be very time consuming
Is there a batch / macro routine that we can use to automate the 4-step
process described above
Regards.

Re: How do I batch convert photodraw mix to jpg?
WildDog wrote
======================================
Converting the files with PhotoDraw is you
best bet. Especially if the files are layered

There's a slight possibility that the evaluatio
version of PolyView may allow you to batc
reformat your .mix files. (doesn't work for al
..mix files and even then may produce a
unsatisfactory result if the files are layered..
but may be worth a try

You can download an evaluation copy at th
following link

PolyVie
www.polybytes.co
(Go to...Downloads / PolyView 4.38 Setu
Program

When you open PolyView...go to..
File / Format Conversions..

Browse to the folder your .mix files ar
saved in and open the drop window an
choose "All Files". (now the mix file
should be displayed

Left click the "Add All" button

Left click the "Continue" button..

Choose your "Destination Format" JPE

Enter your JPEG quality...10

Choose a "Destination Folder"..

Left click the "Start" button

--

John Inze
Digital Media MV

Notic
This is not tech suppor
I am a voluntee

Solutions that work fo
me may not work for yo

Proceed at your own risk

mix files
How can I convert .mix files to .jpeg without opening each file seperately in PHOTODRAW?

mix files
How do I batch convert photodraw mix to jpg?

..mix files
As you can see the question that I wish to put to you was asked earlier this year! I find myself in exactly the same situation.
Come on...there must be someone out there that knows the answer

How do I batch convert photodraw mix to jpg? - WildDo
06-Jun-08 01:56:01

We have over 400 files created in Microsoft PhotoDraw version 1 ".mix" format
files.
They are on a PC using Windows XP and Office Premium 2000 (which included
PhotoDraw).
PhotoDraw is an easy to use and appropriately configured tool for our
purposes.
Unfortunately it apparently is no longer supported by Microsoft.
We can 1) Open a MIX file 2) select all 3) fit to selection 4) save as a JPG
file but this would be very time consuming.
Is there a batch / macro routine that we can use to automate the 4-step
process described above?
Regards.

Do you have PhotoDraw? What does the help file say about batch conversions?
Do you have PhotoDraw? What does the help file say about batch conversions

It is almost impossible to find a .mix converter let alone a batch converter.
How are you opening these files

The only way I have found to view a .mix is to drag it to an early version of
Word, and I mean early, 2000 and below. There is a PhotoDraw newsgroup, not very
active, but someone over there might help
--
Mary Saue
http://msauer.mvps.org

in message
Re: mix files
Mo Gee wrote
=========================================
The following steps will work on .mix files created
in Microsoft Picture It!...

I do not know if it will work for PhotoDraw files but
may be worth a try:

The evaluation version of PolyView may allow
you to batch reformat your .mix files.

You can download an evaluation copy at the
following link:

PolyView
www.polybytes.com
(Go to...Downloads / PolyView 4.39 Setup
Program)

When you open PolyView...go to...
File / Format Conversions...

Browse to the folder your .mix files are
saved in and open the drop window and
choose "All Files".

Left click the "Add All" button.

Left click the "Continue" button...

Choose your "Destination Format" JPEG

Choose your JPEG quality...100

Choose a "Destination Folder"...

Left click the "Start" button.

Good Luck!

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk


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