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howto convert images (jpg) to Flash (.swf) ?

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    howto convert images (jpg) to Flash (.swf) ?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Hi Guys,

      I have a requirement to convert a jpeg image into an .swf file.
      I would like to open the jpeg, add a layer with a hyperlink on it and save the file as a .swf.
      Is there any way to do this without paying hundred of dollars for Fireworks.

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    Re: howto convert images (jpg) to Flash (.swf) ?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Get the free 30 day trial of Fireworks from Adobe, or google '.jpeg to .swf converter' and see if you can find a free application.

      Why can't you just hyperlink the the .jpeg image?

      And if you need to add a 'hotspot' to an image, you could do that with Gimp (free), or SangIt (free 30 day trial).
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    Re: howto convert images (jpg) to Flash (.swf) ?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • You can add an image map/hotspot in dreamweaver that will allow multiple click areas on an image.
      I would keep away from SWF if you want iPad and iPhone users to see the image....

      [Adding image hotspots in Dreamweaver)
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    Re: howto convert images (jpg) to Flash (.swf) ?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • JEM wrote:
      Get the free 30 day trial of Fireworks from Adobe, or google '.jpeg to .swf converter' and see if you can find a free application.

      Why can't you just hyperlink the the .jpeg image?

      And if you need to add a 'hotspot' to an image, you could do that with Gimp (free), or SangIt (free 30 day trial).

      Thanks JEM. I've had a look at Gimp and it seems to save the files as .map. The problem I have is the Joomla module I am using will only accept swf files or jpeg files. These files are then inserted into an online magazine and each jpeg/swk file is a magazine page. - there is no scope for adding tags to these pages once inserted into the magazine module. - unless I can somehow convert the .map files into jpeg files and retain the hotspot within the jpeg file??

      Adamck, I cant find any other module to do this so , we are stuck with Flash for now. :cry: - i notice that the Blackberry equivalent to the ipad is advertising as being 'Flash friendly' - maybe Apple and Adobe will sort out their differences soon :shock:

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