Screenshots - is it possible to output to other than .tga?

[Metalogic]

When I do a screenshot from SH3, it comes out as a .tga file, which is a pain to convert, as my main image editor (Photoshop Elements) doesn't support this. Is it possible to change the default screenshot format to something more useful, like a .bmp file?

BTW I have the SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b install, which may affect how screenshots are handled, also Living Silent Hunter 3

[sublynx]

Paint.net handles tga's well. Another thing that might help would be running SH3 in windowed mode and taking the screenshots by pressing alt+printscreen.

[Metalogic]

Originally Posted by sublynx

Paint.net handles tga's well. Another thing that might help would be running SH3 in windowed mode and taking the screenshots by pressing alt+printscreen.

Thanks, I'll try Paint.net

How do I run the game in Windowed mode?

Also what's a good resolution to run the game in on a 1080p screen? I have SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b installed and it's not bad in widescreen, but there is some minor distortion of the shape of the UI )e.g. dials not quite round). Do I need to pick a 4:3 resolution? 1440x1080 perhaps (or maybe smaller, if running windowed)?

[pedalboat]

IrfanView is the way to go for me.
I've just uploaded the version I've been using for the last ten years and it works like a charm in Windows XP, 7 and 8.1.
This version, I made it portable, and you can also use the program in German and Spanish language.
You can easily convert you png, tga, etc files into jpeg (I use 90% quality).
Here's the link:

http://www.4shared.com/rar/o1gnGAcxce/IrfanView.html

[Metalogic]

Originally Posted by pedalboat

IrfanView is the way to go for me.
I've just uploaded the version I've been using for the last ten years and it works like a charm in Windows XP, 7 and 8.1.
This version, I made it portable, and you can also use the program in German and Spanish language.
You can easily convert you png, tga, etc files into jpeg (I use 90% quality).
Here's the link:

http://www.4shared.com/rar/o1gnGAcxce/IrfanView.html

Thanks, I'll give that a go

[BigWalleye]

Originally Posted by Metalogic

When I do a screenshot from SH3, it comes out as a .tga file, which is a pain to convert, as my main image editor (Photoshop Elements) doesn't support this. Is it possible to change the default screenshot format to something more useful, like a .bmp file?

BTW I have the SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b install, which may affect how screenshots are handled, also Living Silent Hunter 3

All my screenies are saved as .bmp files. I use NYGM with VanJast's 1920x1080 mod.

IMO Paint.NET is your best bet. Free, very capable, and shallow learning curve.

[sublynx]

Originally Posted by Metalogic

How do I run the game in Windowed mode?

Sorry that I answer so late. I was on my phone when I read your post, and then I forgot about it.

Start SH3, go to options, select video options, tick off fullscreen.

You can then control the size of the window with a problem like Infinite Screen. It lets you move the window at will, and let's you change the size of the window at will.

InfiniteScreen shown in this clip: