Exporting an animation

After you create and optimize an animation, it is ready to export as an animated GIF, as multiple files, or as a Flash SWF file.

If you export it as a Flash SWF file, you can import it into Macromedia Flash for further editing. For more information, see Exporting to Macromedia Flash.

To export as an animated GIF:

1 Choose Animated GIF as part of the optimizing process. For more information, see Choosing optimization settings for GIFs and PNGs.
2 Choose File > Export.
3 In the Export dialog box, type a name for the file and choose the destination.

To export as multiple files:

1 Choose File > Export Special > Layer/Frames to Files.
2 In the Export dialog box, choose Frames in the Files From pop-up.
3 Type a base name for the files and specify the destination.

To export as a Flash SWF file:

1 Choose File > Export Special > Flash SWF.
2 Click Setup to adjust any export settings and click OK.
3 In the Export Special dialog box, type a name for the file and specify the destination.