> i wonder if one of you knows the way to extract pics from MS Word docs > i tried copy/pasting the to new image files in PS, but the pics come > distorted like in over over sharpening them (i am talking about getting pics > out of downloaded products specification sheets) > should the thing be done applying special settings in ps? Kostas Sadly in Word 97 there is no direct way to export embedded OLE objects such as pictures. However: The only way I know is to OPEN the Word.DOC file then SAVE_AS HTML ... Now, when you right-click on a picture you are able to SAVE PICTURE AS ... the filename of your choice. It works. Bob __________________________________________________________________________ Freeserve AnyTime - Go online whenever you want for just £6.99 a month for your first 3 months, that's HALF PRICE! And then it's just £13.99 a month after that. For more information visit http://www.freeserve.com/time/ or call free on 0800 970 8890