How to compress a .PNG to decrease load time...

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by rnc505, May 27, 2008.

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    My header is the biggest thing on my website. Both in visual size and in Bits/Bytes size. And its such a drag on my website, and I have a Wireless-N hookup - over 40 Mbps (about 5 MB/sec). Is there a way to compress the bits/bytes size of a .PNG with damaging quality too badly?

    The link to see it in action is:

    http://www.arcadedistrict.com - its the header at the top

    And the link right to it is:

    http://www.arcadedistrict.com/images/Header.png
     
    rnc505, May 27, 2008 IP
  2. elitemonkeh

    elitemonkeh Peon

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    save it as a jpeg :confused:
     
    elitemonkeh, May 27, 2008 IP
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    or save it to .gif (just use photoshop and go to file >> save for web >> and choose .gif / .jpg )
     
    marioxiao, May 28, 2008 IP
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    Norebbo Active Member

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    If it isn't a transparent image, definitely convert it to jpg or gif.

    PNG is only good when you need detailed gradient transparencies. Otherwise, don't bother.
     
    Norebbo, May 29, 2008 IP