Public domain pictures

[dna]

If someone scans a picture that is in the public domain,
and creates a JPEG file of it, is that JPEG file still
in the public domain? Does anybody know?

 

[labrocca]

I believe so but that's not an expert opinion.

 

[barefoottech]

Yes ,unless there is substantial change to the content
Just changing the Method of storage does not alter the copyright status.

 

[dsforsaken]

i was about to post another thread about this :P thanks for the info