What file format are the transparent images on "Get Started with Pages"?

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What file format are the transparent images on "Get Started with Pages"?

I can not figure out the file format used for "Masked"/"Clipped"/"Transparent"/"Outlined" images on "iPad Page"s such as the "Butterfly"or "Giraffe". I have tried using Transparent PNG files but they do not work. I was thinking of using Transparent Tiff or PSD files but I thought I would see if anyone knew the answer first.

Thanks,

Ryan.

iPad., iPhone OS 3.1.3

Posted on May 10, 2010 8:32 PM

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KHC_inc

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Jul 25, 2010 5:38 AM in response to Kevin Wolfe3

Hello Kevin Wolfe,

Thank you for the explanation about why transparent PNG does not work through iTunes.

I have submitted an enhancement request via Apple iPad product feedback asking to make this work through iTunes:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html

Sincerely,

George

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Ryan Ackley Author

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May 11, 2010 6:45 PM in response to Kevin Wolfe3

How are importing those images. I have been using both iPhoto and Dropbox App with the same results. I even sent myself the butterfly image from the "how to file" and it was a PNG but when I reimported using iPhoto it did the same thing as the others and voided the transparency making black all around it. I am wondering if iPhoto is ding something to the file. This is very frustrating.

Thanks for the help.

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May 11, 2010 7:04 PM in response to Ryan Ackley

When images come through iTunes they're converted to JPGs. If you email them to yourself, you can open them in mail, copy them and paste them into a Pages or Keynote document. You can copy PNGs with alpha channels and single page PDF graphics with transparent backgrounds.

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Ryan Ackley Author

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May 12, 2010 9:09 AM in response to Ryan Ackley

Yes sending transparent PNG files through e-mail worked. Apple really needs to think these programs through a little more. Maybe talk to an actual graphic designer such as my self.

Thanks for the help.

Message was edited by: Ryan Ackley

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May 12, 2010 10:00 AM in response to Ryan Ackley

Glad to hear it worked for you.

I think the issue is that before iPad, the iPhone OS did fine saving everything as a JPG. And I'm sure most users of Pages for iPad will never have need of dealing with a transparent PNG. It's those that are using these apps to push the bounds that see the possibilities and get somewhat frustrated with the workarounds.

Your feedback to Apple would be helpful in future changes.

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May 10, 2010 9:05 PM in response to Ryan Ackley

I've had success with PNGs with an alpha mask and Transparent PDF vectored art.

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Ryan Ackley Author

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May 11, 2010 7:10 PM in response to Kevin Wolfe3

I will give it a try. Thanks for the info. On a side note Apple needs to come up with a buil-in solution for this!

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