Using Imported Artwork > Placing artwork into Flash > Import file formats
Import file formatsFlash 5 can import different file formats depending on whether QuickTime 4 or later is installed. 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 file formats can be imported into Flash 5, regardless of whether QuickTime 4 is installed:
| File type | Extension | Windows | Macintosh |
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Adobe Illustrator (version 6.0 or earlier; see Adobe Illustrator files) |
.eps, .ai |
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AutoCAD DXF (see AutoCAD DXF files) |
.dxf |
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Bitmap |
.bmp |
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Enhanced Windows Metafile |
.emf |
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FreeHand |
.fh7, .ft7, .fh8, .ft8, .fh9, .ft9 |
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FutureSplash Player |
.spl |
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GIF and animated GIF |
.gif |
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JPEG |
.jpg |
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PICT |
.pct, .pic |
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PNG |
.png |
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Flash Player |
.swf |
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Windows Metafile |
.wmf |
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The following file formats can be imported into Flash 5 only if QuickTime 4 or later is installed:
| File type | Extension | Windows | Macintosh |
|---|---|---|---|
MacPaint |
.pntg |
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Photoshop |
.psd |
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PICT |
.pct, .pic |
(As bitmap) |
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QuickTime Image |
.qtif |
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QuickTime Movie |
.mov |
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Silicon Graphics |
.sai |
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TGA |
.tgf |
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TIFF |
.tiff |
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