>Hi,
>
>My application need to load some picture file like .bmp, .jpg and .gif.
>During my application will had to load at least 6 of the files for
>displaying use. The time taken is rather slow.
>
>Is there any way to speed it up beside reducing the file size.
>Please kindly advise me on this area.

You might consider using the Picture Clip ActiveX control. It allows you to use a single picture (bmp) containing as many images as you need. They can then be accessed using the control GraphicCell property.

The only problem is that each of the images must exactly the same size. Further, constructing the bitmap can be a bit tedious.