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Hey, I have a problem. I am unsure as to what image type I should export from fireworks for use in dreamweaver. I am sure I have tried almost everything but whatever I do, the transparency refuses to work in dreamweaver, which of course messes up the whole look of the site. I have tried everything from JPEG to gif, all different quality settings, Its really bugging me because this never happened to me before!

If anybody knows the problem or has some advice, it would be most welcome.

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Nice catch by and good prompt from — missing or misaligned slices is a very common cause of “lost” transparency when moving assets from Fireworks into Dreamweaver. The fix you found is the right idea; below are a few practical checks and small workflow tweaks that prevent the same confusion and keep edges clean.

Make sure the exported file actually contains an alpha channel (not a single-color index transparency). For artwork with anti-aliased edges, choose a full-alpha PNG (24-bit) so semi-transparent pixels stay smooth. Avoid any “matte” or background color compositing at export, since that embeds a fringe that will show up against page backgrounds that differ from the matte color.

Double-check slices and export choices. Confirm that the slice(s) include the anti-aliased edge pixels — expanding an outer slice by a pixel or two often removes halo problems. Export the slices you intend (or the whole canvas) and then open the exported image directly in a browser or image viewer to verify the transparent areas before importing into Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver’s design view can sometimes mask or preview backgrounds differently, so browser testing matters.

Finally, ensure Dreamweaver isn’t adding a background color to the containing element (table cell, div, etc.). If support for very old browsers is required, PNG alpha can need special handling, but for modern browsers full-alpha PNGs work reliably. If continuing to use Fireworks long-term, be aware Adobe discontinued it in 2013 and consider moving to a current tool (Photoshop, Figma, Sketch) for ongoing compatibility. Quick checklist: verify real transparency in a browser, export with full alpha and no matte, include edge pixels in slices, and test the page in an actual browser rather than only in Dreamweaver’s design view.

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Have you tried png? jpeg does not support transparency.

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Have you tried png? jpeg does not support transparency.

Ye I tried that. But I found a solution,I hadn't sliced the entire page, Meaning I didn't slice the very outside where the transparency was. Lol. Anyway, thanks for replying.

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