User Guide

Chapter 3130
GIF
GIF is a bitmap graphic file format that is supported by both Windows and
Macintosh platforms. A GIF can be imported into or exported from FreeHand
and supports up to 256 colors. However, this format is not recommended for
print, and transparent GIFs are not transparent on import.
To import a GIF file:
1 Choose File > Import.
The Import Document dialog box (Windows) or Choose a File window
(Macintosh) is displayed.
2 Navigate to locate the file, and select it.
3 Click Open (Windows) or Choose (Macintosh).
4 Click in the page to which you want to import the GIF file.
JPEG
The JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format is a highly compressible
bitmap graphic format that can support millions of colors. JPEG images always
display at high resolution regardless of whether the Redraw preference
High-Resolution Image Display is selected. The more the image is compressed,
the more sharpness is lost. This format is not recommended for print.
You can import 8-bit JPEG images in RGB, CMYK, and grayscale color spaces;
you cannot import YCC, YCCk, and 12-bit JPEG images.
To import JPEG images successfully, follow these guidelines:
• Applying plug-in filters to linked JPEG images converts the image to an
embedded TIFF image. To extract the image and create a link to the new TIFF
file, use the Extract button in the Links dialog box. For more information, see
“Managing links” on page 123.
Note: Some plug-ins don’t work properly with JPEG images.
• To colorize a grayscale JPEG, apply a fill color.