Comprehensive Guide to Publish Settings in Adobe Animate

This guide details publish settings for Adobe Animate, covering various formats and platforms to streamline your publishing process.

Key Publish Settings Overview

• HTML5 Canvas Documents: Specific settings tailored for HTML5 output.
• SVG Files: Instructions for exporting SVG files with defined publish settings.
• WebGL Documents: Publish settings that enhance performance for WebGL content.
• AIR Applications: Settings for publishing Android and iOS applications.

SWF Archive Format

• New feature allowing animators to export layers as independent SWF files, simplifying the integration with Adobe After Effects.
• Steps: Choose ActionScript document > File > Publish Settings > SWF Archive. A zip file is generated for all layers, named with a prefix for easy identification.

ActionScript Publish Settings

• Control over Player and ActionScript versions, with specific settings for Flash Player detection.
• JPEG Compression: Adjust settings for bitmap quality to balance file size and image clarity. Enable JPEG Deblocking for smoother images.

Advanced Audio Settings

• Configure audio stream and event sound settings to optimize for mobile devices and reduce file size.
• Compression Modes: Choose between Deflate and LZMA for SWF file compression.

HTML Wrapper Files

• Customization: Create and modify HTML templates for SWF embedding in web pages. Set parameters like playback options, scaling, and alignment.

Publish Profiles

• Save and manage configurations for consistent publishing across projects. Import and export profiles for team use.

Conclusion

This guide serves as a reference for users looking to efficiently publish animations and content from Adobe Animate across various platforms while understanding the nuances of different settings.