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Not sure if this is where I post this or whether I am supposed to post this at all but, here goes.....
When I try to use MediaFace and insert a picture in the "New Picture Field has error pop up that says "Picture Error (Lead-9) Jpg is not a valid image file.(Does this on any image Format)
This is a simple program without a lot of whistle and bells and I like it better than any I use. Program used to work just fine until had to reload windows XP. I have tried to find this program on the internet with no success. This was downloaded several years ago fron the web as free software. Does anyone have a clue to help me fix this problem and keep the version of software I have?:confused:

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Short expert summary and what actually happened: the Picture Error (Lead-9) "Jpg is not a valid image file" message you saw is the kind of imaging-library error that commonly appears when an app cannot decode a file or its runtime image filters are missing. The original poster, , later resolved the problem after contacting the vendor/support and replacing the older build — the thread shows the issue was fixed after that follow-up. (daniweb.com)

What "Lead-9" means (concise, non‑speculative): that wording matches the LEADTOOLS return code for "invalid file format" (error -9). In LEADTOOLS-based apps the library returns -9 when it cannot recognize or parse the file; LEADTOOLS documentation also notes that missing codec/filter DLLs or unsupported subtypes can cause similar failures. That makes two useful hypotheses: the image data itself is malformed, or the program's image filters/runtime components are missing or out of date. (leadtools.com)

Practical troubleshooting (apply these in order):

  1. Confirm the JPEGs open in other viewers (Paint, Windows Photo Viewer, IrfanView).
  2. If they open, open-and-Save As a fresh JPEG/PNG (this normalizes headers/metadata) and retry in MediaFace. IrfanView is a lightweight tool often used for this.
  3. Try a different image from the same machine to see whether the problem is per-file or global.
  4. If many images fail, reinstall or upgrade MediaFace and run the installer as Administrator; older builds can lack updated image filters. If you want a safe test environment, run the older MediaFace in a Windows XP VM before changing your main system. (irfanview.net)

Notes about availability and alternatives: MediaFACE (now distributed by Neato/Neato Labels) is still listed as a product on the vendor site and on download portals — it has moved away from the "freeware" distribution model many remember, so be cautious about downloading unofficial copies. If you prefer modern, free label tools or need robust image conversion, use current editors (IrfanView, GIMP) or run MediaFACE inside a VM for legacy workflows. (neatolabels.com)

Cautions: avoid shady download mirrors for old EXEs, keep backups of original projects, and when possible reproduce failures with a small test image so you can rule out per-file corruption before reinstalling software.

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Found a link to Neato tech support and they were very helpful. Had to upgrade to 1.2.0.31.Did this and deleted build.21 andprogram works great.

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Its great you found solution by yourself. Im not sure but it seems Nero MediaFace isnt freeware now. As for me people shouldnt pay when they what to make a DVD label, so I found good freeware alternative in face of lightscribe and dvd cover maker. Good luck!!!

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