Scanning - How many images

The table below gives the approximate number of images that can be saved on a CD or DVD for different formats and bit depths.

Please note that due to variations in file size from image to image, the actual number will vary.

  File size CD DVD
JPEG (24 bit) 2,000 dpi 8 MB 80 520
JPEG (24 bit) 3,000 DPI 16 MB 40 260
JPEG (24 bit) 4,000 DPI 32 MB 20 130
TIFF (24 bit) 2,000 dpi 16 MB 40 260  
TIFF (24 bit) 3,000 dpi 37 MB 18 110
TIFF (24 bit) 4,000 dpi 66 MB 10 63
TIFF (48 bit) 4,000 dpi 133Mb 5 31