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The following file types are available:
GIF
, or Graphics Interchange Format, is a popular web graphic format. GIFs contain a
maximum of 256 colors. GIFs can also contain a transparent area and multiple frames for
animation. Images with areas of solid color compress best when exported as GIFs. A GIF is
usually ideal for cartoons, logos, graphics with transparent areas, and animations.
JPEG
was developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group specifically for photographic
or high-color images. JPEG supports millions of colors (24-bit). The JPEG format is best for
scanned photographs, images using textures, images with gradient color transitions, and any
images that require more than 256 colors.
PNG
, or Portable Network Graphic, is a versatile web graphic format. However, not all web
browsers can view PNG graphics. A PNG can support up to 32-bit color, can contain
transparency or an alpha channel, and can be progressive. PNG is the native file format for
Fireworks. However, Fireworks PNG files contain additional application-specific information
that is not stored in an exported PNG file or in files created in other applications.
WBMP
, or Wireless Bitmap, is a graphic format created for mobile computing devices such as
cell phones and PDAs. This format is used on Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) pages.
WBMP is a 1-bit format, so only two colors are visible: black and white.
TIFF
, or Tagged Image File Format, is a graphic format used for storing bitmap images. TIFFs
are most commonly used in print publishing. Many multimedia applications also accept
imported TIFF graphics.
BMP
, the Microsoft Windows graphic file format, is a common file format used to display
bitmap images. BMPs are used primarily on the Windows operating system. Many
applications can import BMP images.
PICT
, developed by Apple Computer, is a graphic file format commonly used on Macintosh
operating systems. Most Mac applications are capable of importing PICT images.
Optimizing GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and PICT files
Each graphic file format in Fireworks has a set of optimization options. For the most part,
only the 8-bit file types such as GIF, PNG 8, TIFF 8, BMP 8, and PICT 8 offer a significant
amount of optimization control.
Fireworks optimization settings are similar for all 8-bit graphic file formats. For web file
formats such as GIF and PNG, you can also specify the amount of compression you want on
the graphic.
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JPEG files are an exception. For more on JPEG optimization controls, see
“Optimizing
JPEGs” on page 346
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Содержание FIREWORKS 8
Страница 1: ...Using Fireworks...
Страница 78: ...78 Chapter 3 Selecting and Transforming Objects...
Страница 142: ...142 Chapter 5 Working with Vector Objects...
Страница 166: ...166 Chapter 6 Using Text...
Страница 192: ...192 Chapter 7 Applying Color Strokes and Fills...
Страница 234: ...234 Chapter 9 Layers Masking and Blending...
Страница 250: ...250 Chapter 10 Using Styles Symbols and URLs...
Страница 324: ...324 Chapter 13 Creating Animation...
Страница 372: ...372 Chapter 14 Optimizing and Exporting...
Страница 444: ...444 Chapter 16 Automating Repetitive Tasks...
Страница 454: ...454 Chapter 17 Preferences and Keyboard Shortcuts...
Страница 472: ...472 Index...