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24 bit to 256 bit BMP without change - BOYAN - 22.12.2011

Hello guys. One question about skinning in using photoshop. Why can`t I save from PSD
file to 256 bit BMP without color distortion...? Its not much, but on some skins the difference
can be clearly seen... In Indexed color option I can`t choose exact color option....

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Re: 24 bit to 256 bit BMP without change - bomberkiller - 22.12.2011

Hi Boyan,

you need "GIMP"!

1.) Save the skin in your photosoftware (what ever you have) in xxx.tga!

2.) Drop the .tga file into "GIMP"!

3.) Click "Image/ Model/ Index ...to 256 and save in .bmp!

That`'s all.

Greetings and marry chrismas, Gerhard

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Re: 24 bit to 256 bit BMP without change - BOYAN - 23.12.2011

Thank you Gerhard on that info. GIMP surely does the best job. But as I research more,
I see that there is allways some color distrotion when converting 24 bit to 256 bit....
There can`t be an exact transition, right?

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Re: 24 bit to 256 bit BMP without change - bomberkiller - 23.12.2011

Hi Boyan,

work with Gimp and you will see!

24 Bit.xxx change to .tga and change with Gimp to "Index 256 c .bmp" and all is ok, ...you will see!
As I know there is no better software for changing skins available.

Sorry for the catastrophicle english, :oops:

Merry Christmas, Gerhard

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