Use of PSD to HTML Software Converter
In PSD to HTML conversion, it
is beneficial to automate the process by using relevant software. Like other
software, it also comes with a drawback as you cannot get a truly custom
HTML/CSS code with software automation.
Moreover, one cannot receive a pixel-perfect conversion with a
PSD file that he can gain through hand-coded interaction.
It does not mean that front-end development does not rely on
automated conversions. One can use them in several instances including-
- A
basic Shopify-based eCommerce store
- A
business website on Alhuda or Squarespace
The moral of the story is to get a hosted template website and
this software serves this purpose well.
Use Different Layout Types For PSD To HTML Conversion
Before starting the
conversion process, you first need to determine the layout. Commonly, you have
4 main layout types to pick from-
Responsive
“Responsive” cannot come
separate from the design industry due to the beauty it gives to a website while
it loads on devices of different sizes. The Responsive designs shift the layout
of a web page to fit the screen. This layout can be used as the core for most
of the web apps that cater to mobile devices.
Mobile Only
Few apps do not work well on
desktops. So, they only need a design that will fit to a tablet or a
smartphone.
Fixed
These layouts are good for
desktop-only designs with a static width and height. The elements exist within
the layout do not shift as per the screen size or when the user minimizes the window.
Fluid
Fluid designs are meant to be
used for mobile and desktops. As the user minimizes the browser or makes the
use of smaller screen, the elements within their containers tend to shift.
Components of a Website Design
Before starting the conversion,
it is important to analyze the actual structure of your web pages.
In detail, they contain
different components-
Logo
In general practice, you can
place a logo in the header of a webpage.
Header
It is the top portion of your
web page that must contain the company’s logo, image, tagline, sliders, flash
animation, and a navigation menu as per the layout.
Body
This section of the website
carries the textual content and user sign-in module if persists.
When you need to convert a
Photoshop-based website design, you should ensure that all of these components
are put together in the appropriate positions without hampering the look and
feel of the page.
When you are ready with the
designs in the PSD format, it is time to perform conversion through the below
steps-
1. Slice the PSD
As a first step, slice the
PSD file in small pieces with several layers. The advantage of using a sliced
version of PSD in your HTML page is that it will help your pages load faster.
The reason is, a single PSD file will take plenty of time for the page to
download.
Several slicing tools
available in Photoshop can be used to slice your image. One can use different
slicing options, namely:
- Normal
- Fixed
Size
- Fixed
Aspect Ratio
- Slices
from Guides
After slicing the PSD file,
make sure to save the sliced version under the “Save for the Web” menu. These
images can be put in the ‘images’ directory.
2. Create directories
It is a good practice to
create the required directories so that you can manage the data in an organized
way. There are the following directories one can create:
·
A main folder with the website name
·
A folder called ‘Images’ under the main folder to store all the
images that you will do later in the site
·
The folder named ‘Styles’ for CSS file or style sheets under the
main folder
3. Write HTML
After creating the required
folders, it is time to create HTML page. You can use HTML page builders like
Adobe Dreamweaver and other options like Alhuda. It is advisable to build a
fresh file in Dreamweaver as index.html and save it in main folder.
With HTML5, sectioning of
code is easy starting from top to bottom-
- Header- The top part of any page
contains logo and other menu items.
- Hero- A big section on the top to
emphasize a particular image or any offer.
- Slideshow- Easy display of list of images
that slide across the page.
- Content- Main text area including data
such as images, buttons, text, etc.
- Footer- Area at the bottom of the page with
contact, blog links & social media links.


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