Working with bitmaps in Adobe Fireworks involves tasks such as importing, editing, and optimizing raster images. While Adobe Fireworks is no longer actively developed, these tasks may still be relevant for historical or educational purposes. Here’s a guide on working with bitmaps in Adobe Fireworks:

1. Importing Bitmaps:

• Open Adobe Fireworks and create a new document or open an existing one.
• To import a bitmap image, go to File > Import and select the image file.

2. Selecting and Editing:

• Use the selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand) to select parts of the bitmap.
• Perform basic edits like cropping, resizing, and rotating using the appropriate tools in the toolbar.

3. Bitmap Editing Tools:

• Brush Tool (B): Paint or draw on the bitmap.
• Eraser Tool (Shift+E): Erase parts of the bitmap.
• Smudge, Blur, and Sharpen Tools: Found under the Bitmap toolbar for more advanced editing.

4. Adjustment Commands:

• Use Modify > Bitmap > Adjust Color for color correction and adjustments.
• Apply filters and effects from the Filters menu to enhance or modify the bitmap.

5. Vector Masking:

• Create vector shapes using the vector tools.
• Use these shapes as masks to hide or reveal parts of the bitmap.

6. Layer Masks:

• Apply layer masks to control the visibility of specific areas in the bitmap layer.

7. Optimizing Bitmaps for the Web:

• Use the “Optimize” panel to adjust compression settings for web-ready images.
• Select the bitmap, and go to Modify > Bitmap > JPEG/GIF/PNG Options to optimize the format and compression.

8. Live Filters:

• Apply live filters from the Filters > Adjust Color menu for non-destructive edits.

9. Exporting Bitmaps:

• To save or export your edited bitmap, use File > Export. Choose the format and adjust settings.

10. Pixel Preview:

• Toggle “Pixel Preview” (View > Pixel Preview) to see how the bitmap will look when exported.

11. Working with Transparency:

• Use the Magic Wand tool to select and delete background areas for transparent images.
• Save or export images with transparency (PNG format supports transparency).

12. Undo and Redo:

• Use the Undo (Ctrl+Z) and Redo (Ctrl+Y) commands to revert or reapply edits.

Note:

Since Adobe Fireworks is no longer actively supported, consider using more modern tools like Adobe Photoshop for advanced bitmap editing. Always refer to the official Adobe Fireworks documentation for specific details related to the version you are using. If possible, explore alternative software that is actively maintained and developed for bitmap editing tasks