iWeb makes file sizes huge!!

[Jerry®]

So, I've noticed when my iWeb site loads that it seems awful slow. So I check things out - and iWeb turns photos/pics from 35KB jpegs to 350KB PNGs! I know PNG is the new thing and looks really nice - but for a 400x400 pic to be 350KB is not really "optimizing" for the web now is it?

Not that I'm upset about it. Just something I noticed.

Jerry

http://web.mac.com/jerryfess/

[dbow]

Apple wants you to buy more storage space!

[Jerry®]

...most likely!

[TheTominator]

I hope they address that failing in a free update. The world does not need more bloated websites.

[Jerry®]

Anyone heard if/when any updates are due?

[incognegro]

wow, Apple's answer to FrontPage!

[Numo]

That's strange, but this Macworld review talks about iWeb 1.01 improving the file size issue by generating jpeg rather than PNG images, but you are already using 1.01, aren't you?

http://www.macworld.com/2006/02/reviews/.../index.php

[Jerry®]

Nah. iWeb is MUCH cooler, classier than FrontPage. Yeah it's really basic, etc - but it's supposed to be. Plus I think it's cool - even though I do know how to code and use Dreanweaver, etc.

[Jerry®]

Yeah I'm using 1.0.1. It turns all of my jpegs into PNGs.

[Jerry®]

Ohhh wait-- I've used reflection/shadow effect a lot on my pics - and the article says iWeb converts most images to jpeg EXCEPT those that have reflection, shadow, etc.