To convert or invert an image

You can use theConvert Colorfeature to convert an image item to a color,halftone, grayscale, or black-and-white image. Only downward conversions are possible. For example, a grayscale image can be converted to black-and-white, but not to color. A b/w image cannot be converted.

Different types of images work better for different uses. For example, to improve the way a color image looks when sent over a fax machine, first convert it to an alternate type — or, to make a smaller file when color is not needed, convert a color item to black-and-white.

Note that it is best to make a backup copy of an image item before you convert the color. Once you click OK, you cannot undo the color conversion and your original image will be lost.

In the Image View window

Display the image item.
On the Page ribbon, choose Convert Color.
In the Convert Color dialog box, select the type to which you want to convert the image.
Click OK.

On the PaperPort desktop

To convert the color of multiple image items, you can use this batch operation:

Select the items on the PaperPort desktop.
On the Item ribbon, choose Convert Color.

Tip

To convert the color of multiple items at the same time, you can use this batch operation: select the items on the PaperPort desktop, right-click for the shortcut menu, point to SET Tools and then choose Convert Color.

You can use the Invert Colors tool to reverse the black and white or color attributes of an image to create a negative effect.

PaperPort analyzes the image and swaps black and white or complementary colors.

In the Image View window

Display the image item.
On the Page ribbon, choose Invert Colors.

On the PaperPort desktop

To invert the color of multiple image items, you can use this batch operation:

Select the items on the PaperPort desktop.
On the Item ribbon, choose Invert Colors.