Using the Optimize panel, you can optimize JPEGs by setting compression and smoothing options.

JPEGs are always saved and exported in 24-bit color, so you can't optimize a JPEG by editing its color palette. The color table is empty when a JPEG image is selected.

As you experiment with different optimization settings, you can use the 2-Up and 4-Up buttons to test and compare a JPEG's appearance and estimated file size. For more information on using the document preview buttons, see Previewing and comparing optimization settings.

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In FireWorks, JPEGs can be saved directly from within the "Save As" dialog box. This behavior differs from that in previous versions of Fireworks. For more information, see Saving documents in other formats.