Why does it take a long time to encode a file to the .stn format?
The amount of time it takes to encode a file into a .stn is dependant upon the original file size as well the resolution. If your original image is large, it stands to reason that encoding a large file with a high resolution will take a long time. To ensure your Genuine Fractals is working properly, try to save the “ducky” sample image as an .stn file with a resolution of 300 pixels/inch. (This image can be found in C:Program FilesPhotoShopSamples.) This could take a few minutes, depending on your computer. If you are able to successfully encode the sample image, you may just have to wait a long time for your image to encode (especially if your original is large).
