Image optimazation questions

[tomfmason]

Ok I was not sure which forum to post this so I thought this would be fine. If there is a better forum for this then please move it..

Anyways, I am attempting to create a jpeg (or whatever format would be best) from a psd template. I am wondering what would be the best way to go about it.

Here is a list of the image software that I have.

CorrelDraw Graphics suite 12
Macromedia Fireworks mx
Adobe Photoshop and Image ready 7.0

I know that alot of these are ancient but they suit my needs, for the most part.

Anyways here is an example with using Correl Photo paint

[img]http://www.thomashostings.com/images/templates/test.jpg[/img]

it's size is 7.08 kb
As you can see this is horrific..

Here is one that I used Correl Capture to take a screen shot

[img]http://www.thomashostings.com/images/templates/test3.jpg[/img]

size 10.4kb

This one is also horrific

And here is another one that I used Photoshop

[img]http://www.thomashostings.com/images/templates/test2.jpg[/img]

size 15.1kb


I am wondering what is the best way to create the image that I need while having the smallest image that I can without having an out come like the first 2?

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks,
Tom