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Apologies if this is a FAQ question....

I've noticed that many graphics, especially ones with large areas of
graduating colors, when viewed in a web browser w/a monitor set at
256color, look grainy. Sometimes the graininess is acceptable, sometimes
it's not. I know that saving as GIF's sometimes helps the problem, but then
again, sometimes it doesn't.
I also know about 'browser safe' palettes but haven't really followed
that...does that make a difference inthe graininess I'm seeing?
or is it fairly inherent with 256color and things like photos/non-solid
color images?
Advice?
Thanks!

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FWIW, the short answer is that web browsers are not optimized
as image viewers, and their shortcomings are pretty glaring
on 256-color displays.  Much of the art of web image design
lies in finding ways to work around the limitations of the
most popular browsers.

                        regards, tom lane
                        organizer, Independent JPEG Group

Quote:> Yes, it is.  Here are some FAQ sites to look at:

Thanks a million!

                Kim