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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2

User Guide

File saving options

You can set a variety of file saving options in the Save As dialog box. The availability of options depends on the image

you are saving and the selected file format. For example, if an image doesn’t contain multiple layers, or if the selected

file format doesn’t support layers, the Layers option is dimmed. If you have Version Cue enabled, additional options

are available, such as the ability to save an alternate file and enter version comments.

As A Copy Saves a copy of the file while keeping the current file open on your desktop.

Alpha Channels Savesalpha channelinformation with theimage.Disablingthisoptionremoves thealpha channels

from the saved image.

Layers Preserves all layers in the image. If this option is disabled or unavailable, all visible layers are flattened or

merged (depending on the selected format).

Annotations Saves annotations with the image.

Spot Colors Saves spot channel information with the image. Disabling this option removes spot colors from the

saved image.

Use Proof Setup, ICC Profile (Windows), or Embed Color Profile (Mac OS) Creates a color-managed document.

Note: Th

e following image preview and file extension options are available only if Ask When Saving is selected for the

Image Previews and Append File Extension options in the File Handling Preferences dialog box.

Thumbnail (Windows) Saves thumbnail data for the file.

Image Previews options (Mac OS) Save thumbnail data for the file. Thumbnails appear in the Open dialog box.

Use Lower Case Makes the file extension lowercase.

File Extension options (Mac OS) Specify the format for file extensions. Select Append to add the format’s extension

to a file name and Use Lower Case to make the extension lowercase.