You might want to check out the
Java Jpeg Encoder at:
http://www.obrador.com/essentialjpeg/jpeg.htm Once you've got a Graphics object or Image with the desired graphics and text, you can use the JpegEncoder to write it to a Jpeg. There are also Gif encoders available (see
www.acme.com), although technically you need a license from Unisys if you plan on using the gif encoding algorithm in your program.