Using predefined optimization settings

You can quickly and easily optimize an image for the Web by choosing a predefined optimization setting. Predefined settings are tailored to meet the optimization needs of different types of images. (See Choosing a file format for the Web.)

The name of each predefined setting reflects its file format and quality level. For example, choose JPEG High to optimize an image in JPEG format with High image quality and low compression. Choose GIF 32 Dithered to optimize an image in GIF format, reduce the number of colors to 32, and apply dithering.

When you change the options in a predefined setting, the Settings menu displays the term "Custom." You cannot save a custom setting; however, the current settings appear in the Save for Web dialog box the next time you display it.


Predefined Web optimization settings

To apply a predefined optimization setting to an image:

1. Choose a setting name from the Settings pop-up menu, and click OK.
2. In the Save Optimized As dialog box, type a filename, and click Save.