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Intel has extended Photoshop* to take advantage of the latest image compression methods (BCn/DXT) via plugin. The purpose of this plugin is to provide a tool for artists to access superior compression results at optimized compression speeds within Photoshop*.

Benefits

• Access to hardware supported superior compression results
• Compression at optimized speeds
• Previewing and convenience features to aid productivity
• Runs within established content tool
• Pluggable architecture for future compression schemes

Key Features

• Multiple image format support for BCn,
• Save with DirectX10 extended header for sRGB
• Read DirectX10 extended header DDS files into Photoshop*
• Choice of Fast and Fine (more accurate) compression
• Support for alpha maps, color maps, normal maps
• Support for cube maps
• BCn Compression
• Gaussian Blur Script
• Convert Horizontal Cube Cross To/From Layers Script
• Load/Edit mipmaps levels as layers - Repack mipmaps upon save
• Real-time preview to visualize quality trade-offs
• Photoshop Batch/Action support
• Save plugin settings as Presets
• Extensible