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Setting specific export options for PNG-Truecolor format


    Once you've decided on an export format as described in About export formats, and have chosen the high-level export options as described in Setting basic export options, you can specify document-level settings for PNG-Truecolor format.

    It's a good idea to use the Preview Export Compression command and watch the Composition window and the file size indicators to see how your choices affect the size and visual quality of your composition. (See Previewing compositions.)

To specify export options for PNG-Truecolor format:

  1. Choose the general options for exporting as described in Setting basic export options.
  2. Verify that you chose PNG-Truecolor from the format menu at the top of the Format palette.
  3. Click the Transparency button  the Include Transparency Information button to export the image with the object's alpha channel or active matte. (See Using alpha channels.)
  4. Click the Compress for Progressive Downloads button  the Compress for Progressive Downloads button to export the image at a lower resolution and increase the image quality as the image loads.