>>Dunno - but the LZW compression algorithm is also used in the GIF >>file format, which is why PNG was developed, so as _not_ to have to >>pay UniSys (for LZW) and Compuserve (AOL?) for GIF. > >I never heard of PNG compression. Is it public domain? Is the algorithm >available anywhere? PNG is a format trying to break thru on the web. It is used in Macromedia Fireworks as the 'native' format. I have no info as I lent my books to a friend, so try a Web search on 'PNG' 'Image format', or similar. (Keep me posted if you find something interesting). jonathan ------------------------------------------------------------- ! "format utile" studio de graphisme/graphic design studio ! ! 32 bd de Menilmontant, 75020 Paris, France ! ! phone +33 1 43 49 02 04 +++ fax +33 1 43 49 16 51 ! ------------------------------------------------------------- *** coming soon to a browser near you *** <http://www.cybercities.com/formatutile> -------------------------------------------------------------