About Optimizing; Using The Export Wizard - MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS MX 2004-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual

About optimizing

Optimizing graphics in Fireworks involves doing the following:
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Choosing the best file format. Each file format has a different method of compressing color
information. Choosing the appropriate format for certain types of graphics can greatly
reduce file size.
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Setting format-specific options. Each graphic file format has a unique set of options. You can
use options such as color depth to reduce file size. Some graphic formats such as GIF and
JPEG also have options for controlling image compression.
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Adjusting the colors in the graphic (for 8-bit file formats only). You can limit colors by
confining the image to a specific set of colors called a color palette. Then you trim unused
colors from the color palette. Fewer colors in the palette means fewer colors in the image,
which results in a smaller file size for paletted image file types.
You should experiment with all optimization controls to find the best balance of quality and size.

Using the Export Wizard

You can use the Export Wizard if you are new to optimizing and exporting web graphics. Using
the Export Wizard, you can easily export graphics without understanding the details of
optimizing and exporting.
The Export Wizard takes you step by step through the optimization and export process. Answer
questions about the file destination and intended use, and the Export Wizard suggests file type
and optimization settings.
If you prefer to optimize to a target file size, the Export Wizard optimizes the exported file to fit
within the size constraint you set.
Once you are more comfortable with optimizing and exporting, you'll want to use the Optimize
panel and the preview buttons in the Document window to optimize graphics. They are more
convenient than the Export Wizard and offer more optimization control for users who are
familiar with the optimization process. After you optimize graphics in this manner, you must
perform an additional step to export (or in some cases, save) the graphics. For more information
on exporting, see
on page 247. For more information on saving, see Fireworks Help.
To export a document using the Export Wizard:
Choose File > Export Wizard.
1
Answer any questions that appear and click Continue in each panel.
2
Fireworks makes recommendations about file formats.
Tip: Choose Target Export File Size in the first panel to optimize to a maximum file size.
Click Exit in the Analysis Results window of the wizard.
3
The Export Preview opens with recommended export options. For more information, see
"Using Export Preview" on page
226 Chapter 12: Optimizing and Exporting
"Optimizing in the workspace" on page 231
227.
or "Exporting from Fireworks"