Current Irfanview is version 3.97 or such. Be sure you have the plug-ins, too. Open the picture, click on the IMAGE tab, then NEGATIVE. Quite a program! Myron cristy wrote: > Hi Myron, > > Thanks, that was my next question I just asked. I do have irfanview > . Ill look and see if I can figure out how to view it as a negative > image. Thank you Paul also. > > cristy > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Myron E. Williams" > <myronwms@charter.net> > To: "cristy" <poppy0206@cox.net> > Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 5:04 PM > Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] question about old document reading > > >> Cristy: >> >> Not a direct answer to your question, but I find that viewing the >> NEGATIVE image often helps. If your image viewer doesn't offer a >> negative option, try Irfanview. It is free for personal use. Google >> can find it. >> >> Myron E. Williams >> Crossville, TN >> >> >> cristy wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Can anyone tell me if there is a way to get rid of the dark >>> color/grainy look to old documents that have been copied so that the >>> actual text stands out better? I have old documents in cursive >>> writing and I dont know if it is the copy maching that did it or the >>> original copy, I think perhaps the original. But even magnifying it >>> on the computer, it is hard to read due to the grainy darker blotchy >>> background of the text. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> cristy >>> >>> >>> ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== >>> USGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb >>> Do Not Flame other Members on List. >>> If you have problems or concerns with list posts, contact the List >>> Administrator. glh@naxs.com >>> >>> ============================== >>> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >>> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >>> >>> >> > > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > Do not post Advertisements, Chain Letters, Virus Warnings etc. to this > list. If in doubt, Contact: G. Lee Hearl, Adm. at: glh@naxs.com > Hosted by Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your > ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. > Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >