Formats, Resizing & Printing How to convert GIF format to other formats Click here for graphic format conversion tutorial How to enlarge graphics without the blurring effect Click here for graphic enlargement tutorial How to avoid image blurring when printed on MS Word, Windows XP Click here for tutorial on preventing image blurring in MS Word printing The difference between GIF and BMP formats My good friend, Jan Kerkhof of Belgium has made a comprehensive site to explain that at Figures About Graphics. Basically, GIF is the format which has a transparent background and is a popular format for use on the web. It can also be used for printing. Some people prefer BMP format for printing purposes - this format is not recommended to be used on webpages as you will see a white background surrounding the image.