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Import file formats for vector or bitmap files

Flash MX can import different vector or bitmap file formats depending on whether QuickTime 4 or later is installed on your system. Using Flash with QuickTime 4 installed is especially useful for collaborative projects in which authors work on both Windows and Macintosh platforms. QuickTime 4 extends support for certain file formats (including Adobe Photoshop, PICT, QuickTime Movie, and others) to both platforms.

The tables in this section list import file formats supported for vector or bitmap files. For information on import file formats supported for video clips, see Importing video.

The following vector or bitmap file formats can be imported into Flash MX, regardless of whether QuickTime 4 is installed:

File type

Extension

Windows

Macintosh

Adobe Illustrator (version 8 or earlier; see Importing Adobe Illustrator files)

.eps, .ai

AutoCAD DXF (see AutoCAD DXF files)

.dxf

Bitmap

.bmp

(Using QuickTime)

Enhanced Windows Metafile

.emf

 

FreeHand

.fh7, .fh7, .fh8, .fh8, .fh9, .fh9, .fh10

FutureSplash Player

.spl

GIF and animated GIF

.gif

JPEG

.jpg

PICT

.pct, .pic

 

PNG

.png

Flash Player 6

.swf

Windows Metafile

.wmf

 


The following vector or bitmap file formats can be imported into Flash MX only if QuickTime 4 or later is installed:

File type

Extension

Windows

Macintosh

MacPaint

.pntg

Photoshop

.psd

PICT

.pct, .pic

(As bitmap)

 

QuickTime Image

.qtif

Silicon Graphics Image

.sgi

TGA

.tga

TIFF

.tif