problem adding image to .rtf file

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#1

Hi,
if i put a little .jlp image on any of my new file, the dimension
incredibly grow. (i.e. a file with no text, and one image of 15 KB became
800 K :frowning: )

I work on:
-win XP
- Libreoffice 4.1.6 (i'm downloading 4.2.4)

any Idea?

TIA

Renato

#2

Hi )
Have you tried using the native Odf format instead?

The Rtf format is a Microsoft proprietary format that never seemed to
manage to achieve it's promises of interoperability.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Text_Format#Criticism
Apparently it even led to MS losing a court-case! MS then started to
abandon the format and their newer format, OOXML, started to appear. OOXML
makes all the same promises, apparently with a similar level of lack of
success but with a bit more care taken to avoid being taken to court.

Throughout it's history Rtf has been plagued by malware issues although
lack of uptake has minimised the effects;
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2953095
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2953095

http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/more-malware-embedded-in-rtfs/
http://trojansvirusremoval.com/category/rtf/
https://threatpost.com/tool-scans-rtf-files-spreading-malware-targeted-attacks-091412/77014
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Microsoft-Words-RTF-Bug-Targeted-by-Malware-160117/
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/e-mail/285498-rtf-malware-appears-in-the-wild
http://www.mcafee.com/apps/search/threat.aspx?q=rtf&region=us&v=malware

It seems it's best to avoid Rtf.
Regards from
Tom :slight_smile: