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Article: Exploring the Toolbox.(programs for optimizing Web graphics)(Buyers Guide)
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- Macworld
- Article date:
- August 1, 1998
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While Photoshop is the leading program for building and editing Web graphics, don't forget the other tools in the toolbox.
Here's a short list of other programs and plug-ins to consider if you're serious about optimizing Web graphics.
Macromedia Fireworks ($299; www.macromedia.com) is an incredible new tool for building Web graphics, and it has several built-in optimization features, including the ability to preview an image as a JPEG and a GIF at the same time (see the screen shot).
Adobe ImageReady ($299; www.adobe.com) is an impressive program for optimizing Web graphics. It feels like Photoshop, but it's totally geared toward graphics for the ...