You have three ways to open an image for your work. First one in using "File->Open" menu. After that you can use every image with any extension and use it for edit and running algorithms. Best property for images in algorithm is shown on table 3-1.
Property |
Value |
Width |
512 pixels |
Height |
512 pixels |
Resolution |
96 dpi |
Other |
Without alpha and animation |
Table 3‑1 . Best Property of images
As you know in Image Processing we have some standard image for testing the algorithms. If you use Vital Pixels, it doesn't need to search those images on internet because Vital Pixels provide standard and test images for users. For using them you can use "File-> Open Sample Image". After using this menu Fig 3-1 will be shown.
Figure 4‑1 . Open Sample Image
On another hand you can use another method for opening images. If you right click on "Preview Image" you will see change image (see fig 3-2). After clicking on this item you can change your source image.
Figure 4‑2 . Change Source Image