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The hidden "Save Bitmap As" in CorelDRAW

If you need to use an embedded bitmap inside a CorelDRAW file, you can select it and export Selected Only to a bitmap format like PNG, GIF JPEG…

In such case, CorelDRAW will re-build the bitmap and you will get a new bitmap in the exported file.

You can find our hidden function in the bitmap Context menu:

• Right-click the bitmap >Save Bitmap As
  
  

The name - Save Bitmap As as distinct from Export – implies that it will save the bitmap to disk. In fact it does not; it will export (re-build) it to a new bitmap according to the new properties you set in the Export and Convert to Bitmap dialogs.

Conclusion :'(

The hidden Save Bitmap As = Export Selected only

Conclusion :)

To extract a bitmap from CorelDRAW page and save it as a bitmap file (JPG, PNG, GIF…):

1. Select the bitmap
2. On the Property bar, click the Edit Bitmap button
3. From Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Save the bitmap As or Export

See also

• The hidden Duplicate Page function in CorelDRAW 11, 12 and X3

Posted on Monday, 16/3/2009

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