It sounds like you're describing the difference between data type and data format. In other words, jpg, bmp, and gif files are all binary data. What makes them unique is the format of that binary data, which is why it's necessary to specify the correct file extension to properly process the file.
Does that make sense? -----Original Message----- One would think that pulling binary data from a DB using the function imageCreateFromString would allow you to output that string to any format. (GIF JPEG PNG) or whatever is supported by your version of GD. But this code flakes out and creates no image if it reads from a binary file made by a GIF file. (works great for JPEGs!!) **************************************************************************** This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. Thank you very much. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
