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Broken image

Dec 6, 2010 2:04 PM

I can't figure out why every time I attempt to insert a photoshop created jpg into an html page the image appears broken.  I've checked the path to the images directory.  Everything looks right. I've tested other images in the same directory and they work.  The jpg I am referring to was derived from a PSD graphic I created with about 20 or more layers. Any suggestions?

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  • MurraySummers
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    1. MurraySummers,
    Dec 6, 2010 2:18 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    Is it a CMYK color-space image?

     

    Can you see it when you upload it to the web?

     
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  • Nancy O.
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    2. Nancy O.,
    Dec 6, 2010 2:19 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    It's hard to pinpoint problems when we can't see the page.

    Can you post a link to your test page?

     

     

     

     

    Nancy O.
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  • bdmalvin
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    3. bdmalvin,
    Dec 6, 2010 2:26 PM   in reply to MurraySummers
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    Yes, it is a CMYK image.  I created a design using photoshop and wanted to see what it looked like in Dreamweaver.  That's when I couldn't open it.

     
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  • MurraySummers
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    4. MurraySummers,
    Dec 6, 2010 2:40 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    You cannot use CMYK on the web - it's for print.  Only RGB is suitable on the web....

     
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  • John Waller
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    5. John Waller,
    Dec 6, 2010 2:50 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    All modern browsers can read RGB images.

     

    Chrome, Firefox and Safari can read CMYK images.

     

    Internet Explorer cannot.

     

    For reliable results, use RGB images on the web at all times.

     

    As Murray says, use CMYK images for print work only.

     
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  • bdmalvin
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    6. bdmalvin,
    Dec 6, 2010 3:03 PM   in reply to MurraySummers
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    Oh boy. The image came from a photo service through a printer who referred the website business to me.  First time I've run into that problem. Not sure where I will go from here. Thank you for pointing out the problem – and so soon after I posted it. Wow some community!

     
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  • bdmalvin
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    7. bdmalvin,
    Dec 6, 2010 3:10 PM   in reply to Nancy O.
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    Murray and John Waller seemed to hit on the right answer.  Can't use a CMYK file with Internet Explorer.  But thank you for responding.

     
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  • bdmalvin
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    8. bdmalvin,
    Dec 6, 2010 3:15 PM   in reply to MurraySummers
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    Can a CMYK file be converted to RGB?

     
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  • Nicholas Stone
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    9. Nicholas Stone,
    Dec 6, 2010 3:20 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    very easily in photoshop. in the menu bar under "image"  --> mode --> rgb color.

     

    Nick

     
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  • Nancy O.
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    10. Nancy O.,
    Dec 6, 2010 3:26 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    In Photoshop, File > Save for Web >  Also provides oppty to optimize the image file size with comparisons, dimensions, etc...

     

     

     

    Nancy O.
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  • bdmalvin
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    11. bdmalvin,
    Dec 6, 2010 3:27 PM   in reply to bdmalvin
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    I just figured out how to convert to RGB in Photoshop.  That you for the help. I would still be scratching my head or - pulling my hair out.

     
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  • bdmalvin
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    12. bdmalvin,
    Dec 6, 2010 5:45 PM   in reply to Nicholas Stone
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    Thank you.  Your instructions were perfect.

     
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