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Import file formats for vector or bitmap files

Flash MX 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 tables in this section list import file formats supported for vector or bitmap files. For information on import file formats supported for video clips, see Importing video.

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

File type | Extension | Windows | Macintosh
--- | --- | --- | ---
Adobe Illustrator (version 8 or earlier; see Importing Adobe Illustrator files) | .eps, .ai |  |
AutoCAD DXF (see AutoCAD DXF files) | .dxf |  |
Bitmap | .bmp |  | (Using QuickTime)
Enhanced Windows Metafile | .emf |  |
FreeHand | .fh7, .fh7, .fh8, .fh8, .fh9, .fh9, .fh10 |  |
FutureSplash Player | .spl |  |
GIF and animated GIF | .gif |  |
JPEG | .jpg |  |
PICT | .pct, .pic |  |
PNG | .png |  |
Flash Player 6 | .swf |  |
Windows Metafile | .wmf |  |

The following vector or bitmap file formats can be imported into Flash MX 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 |  |