need 32-bit capable software

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I need to be able to create 32-bit TGA or PNG files. PSP8.1 just won't do it. I've got the gimp, but it's too danged cryptic. Better yet...HEY STARDOCK! Make Windowblinds PNG compatible!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
PNG support in WindowBlinds would use more resources. PSP 8.1 will work, I know for a fact. I just saved a TGA with PSP and it worked fine with SS. When I figure out exactly why TGA doesn't always work, I'll share the info.   



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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Irfanview, do a google on it.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Infranview isn't really appropriate. Doesn't matter anyway...with much help from SkinStudio on the IRC channel, I've found out which settings to use with PSP when saving a PNG to make it work properly.

File/Preferences/File Format Preferences...PNG tab...uncheck 'Load and save transparency from / to alpha channel

When you save your PNG, run the optimizer...under transparency tab, choose 'Alpha channel transparency'.

Optimize your palette if you want.

It will save as a 32-bit PNG. When you import it into SkinStudio it will be converted to a 32-bit TGA. Of course (and this is the part that threw me) not all buttons and so forth support alpha channel transparency...basically, if the transparent/translucent checkboxes are active, you're in business.

A HEARTY THANK YOU to SkinStudio fro all the help!
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
SVG! SVG! SVG! SVG! SVG!

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Lol. I like SVG format so far, but version of sodipodi can't export pngs.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Scalable vector graphics...
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hmm, I've never had a problem using PNG files, when they were accepted by SS. But, thanks for the info.