Recipe database software?
I just dragged a massive box of recipes in from the garage to find one in particular. This was my mothers collection from her lifetime, and also from those handed down from her mother and a variety of...
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I would maintain two or three files for each image:
TIF - this would be your master file as saved from the scan. It will retain all the data for the image. This is optional. As standard quality, format, etc changes occur, this file will retain all data from the original scan to make new working copies.
High-res large JPG (working copy) - this will be print quality and a large image (at least 8x10 print size at 360 or greater resolution). If you choose to print the recipe, this is the file you would use.
Screen-res smaller jpg (working copy) - make a copy (save as) of the high-res jpg file, then reduce the image size and resolution to fit the average computer screen (around 1920×1080 at 96dpi). This will result in a smaller file size for emailing, yet provide a decent resolution for viewing on a computer/tablet screen. It is the file you will open to follow the recipe.
Whatever format you use, the main thing is to never resave or save over the file. Always use the "save as" and create a new file. That will ensure you don't lose any data with a jpg.
TIF - this would be your master file as saved from the scan. It will retain all the data for the image. This is optional. As standard quality, format, etc changes occur, this file will retain all data from the original scan to make new working copies.
High-res large JPG (working copy) - this will be print quality and a large image (at least 8x10 print size at 360 or greater resolution). If you choose to print the recipe, this is the file you would use.
Screen-res smaller jpg (working copy) - make a copy (save as) of the high-res jpg file, then reduce the image size and resolution to fit the average computer screen (around 1920×1080 at 96dpi). This will result in a smaller file size for emailing, yet provide a decent resolution for viewing on a computer/tablet screen. It is the file you will open to follow the recipe.
Whatever format you use, the main thing is to never resave or save over the file. Always use the "save as" and create a new file. That will ensure you don't lose any data with a jpg.
