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8 Bit bitmaps (Read 199 times)
Feb 14th, 2006 at 8:13am
Tweek   Ex Member

 
Simple question, most likely a simple answer.

How do you go about saving an 8 bit bitmap? I've tried it though Irfanview, Photoshop and MSPaint, but neither seem to have the option to.

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Reply #1 - Feb 14th, 2006 at 8:17am

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I've never used Photoshop but it should have the option to reduce the color depth. Reduce to 256 Colors then Save As in BMP format. M$ Paint has the option to Save As in 256 Colors. The best method for FS textures is to use the Extended 256 Color option from DXTBmp.
 

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Reply #2 - Feb 14th, 2006 at 10:00am
Tweek   Ex Member

 
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I've never used Photoshop but it should have the option to reduce the color depth. Reduce to 256 Colors then Save As in BMP format. M$ Paint has the option to Save As in 256 Colors. The best method for FS textures is to use the Extended 256 Color option from DXTBmp.


Ok, I'll try that. Thanks Smiley
 
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Reply #3 - Feb 14th, 2006 at 12:48pm

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