Importing file formats for vector or bitmap files

Flash 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 following vector or bitmap file formats can be imported into Flash MX 2004, regardless of whether QuickTime 4 is installed:

File type

Extension

Windows

Macintosh

Adobe Illustrator (version 10 or earlier; see Importing Adobe Illustrator, EPS, or PDF files)

.eps, .ai .pdf

AutoCAD DXF (see AutoCAD DXF files)

.dxf

Bitmap

.bmp

(Using QuickTime)

Enhanced Windows Metafile

.emf

FreeHand

.fh7, .fh8, .fh9, .fh10, .fh11

FutureSplash Player

.spl

GIF and animated GIF

.gif

JPEG

.jpg

PNG

.png

Flash Player 6/7

.swf

Windows Metafile

.wmf

The following bitmap file formats can be imported into Flash 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