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So I have a PowerPoint 2010 presentation with lots of graphics that are transparent. When I try to select "save as image" in powerpoint and then insert that image (as either gif or png file) into captivate, I get terrible resolution and weird jagged outlines around the graphics. This only happens with these transparent PNGs. The image renders perfectly in the captivate program window. But when I preview in a browser the images look terrible. I've spent way too much time already on redesigning graphics, playing with various png formats (8, 24, 32). At this point I'm doing screen shots of the slides with transparent graphics, saving the whole slide as an image and pasting it into Captivate.....not a very efficient solution.
Does anyone have any tips or advice for me?
Thanks in advance for any info.
S

Sure do. Change your slide quality to High Quality 24 bit on any slide containing these transparent graphics. Then republish and take a look.

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