Simple photshop/illustrator problem

DimensionGames

Hey all,

Really simple question have searched it but to no avail! I make a file in ps/illustrator and then save it onto my desktop and then try and drag it into gamesalad but cannot. Im guessing its something to do with file type e.g. convert to png but can't find where to change it!

Cheers.

dazzleme

There are two ways you can save as a PNG, here are the paths to do so:

File -> Save As -> Format: PNG -> Save
File -> Save for Web & Devices... -> Select "PNG"

When you drag the file into GameSalad, drag it into the "Images".

DimensionGames

I can't find the first option which is what confused me in the first place. The second option I found and tried but still couldn't drag it across. For the time being im resorting to gimp

Cheers.

iTouchGamer

Make sure you're using RGB color, otherwise PNG will not be an option.

DimensionGames

iTouchGamer said:
Make sure you're using RGB color, otherwise PNG will not be an option.

cheers sorted that.

FranzKeller

i like "save for devices" best.

outasite

yes, save for devices.
File > Save for Web and Devices (shift + alt + command + s)
then go through the options jpg, png, and gif. Play until you get the best results.

What results are we looking for? Optimal image quality and minimal file size.

Save to where ever.

But your not done yet.

Go to download ImageOptim and then just drag and drop all of your images into it. It will compress your images even more for smaller file sizes.

Now your ready to put into GameSalad
Have fun, be safe.

SlickZero

But remember no matter what file type you save it as, it will be converted to .png. And saving for web will result in color shifts that "may" be undesirable, because it saves it in web safe colors only. And some web colors are not the colors you expected to see in the end result.