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Transforming a PSD design into a fully functional HTML website is a crucial skill for web developers and designers. By leveraging the super popular Bootstrap framework from Adobe, this process can be streamlined significantly. Here's a short guide on how to effectively convert PSD files into responsive HTML layouts using Bootstrap.
Before you start, it's important to understand the basics of both PSD files and Bootstrap. PSD files are layered image files used in Adobe Photoshop. Bootstrap, on the other hand, is a free and open-source CSS framework directed at responsive, mobile-first front-end web development. It contains CSS- and JavaScript-based design templates for typography, forms, buttons, navigation, and other interface components.
Step 1: Prepare Your PSD File
Analyzing and Slicing
To convert your PSD design file to Bootstrap, you first need to carefully analyze this file. Identify the different components (header, footer, content areas, etc.) and plan how these can map to Bootstrap's components. After analyzing, slice the PSD, extracting images that you will use in the HTML layout.
Tools for Slicing
Step 2: Setting Up Bootstrap
Downloading and Unarchiving Bootstrap
Visit the Bootstrap website and download the latest version. Once downloaded, unzip the package into a working directory where your project will reside.
Creating Essential Files
Create two primary files:
Step 3: Linking Bootstrap with Your HTML
Modifying index.html
In the `<head>` section of your `index.html`, link to the Bootstrap CSS file located in the unzipped Bootstrap directory. This connection is crucial as it allows you to use Bootstrap's built-in styles and components.
Add the Bootstrap JavaScript link at the end of the `<body>` tag to ensure your website can use Bootstrap's dynamic components (like modals and carousels).
Step 4: Using Bootstrap Components
With Bootstrap now integrated into your project, you can start translating your PSD design into HTML by using Bootstrap's grid system and components. It’s vital to have a solid understanding of how these components work and how they can be customized to fit your design.
Working with Bootstrap's Grid
Bootstrap's grid system allows you to create responsive layouts. Use rows and columns to organize your content and design elements similarly to how you planned in your PSD analysis.
Incorporating Components
Bootstrap offers a wide range of components, such as navigation bars, buttons, and forms, which you can directly use or customize as per your design requirements.
Final Steps
Testing and Validation
After completing your HTML and CSS, rigorously test your webpage to make sure it's responsive and compatible across different browsers, devices, and screen sizes. That's because the way your webpage looks on a desktop computer may look completely different on a smartphone, leading to a poor user experience. Also, validate your code against the W3C guidelines, using the W3C validation tools.
Optimization
Optimize images, minify CSS and JavaScript, and perform other optimizations to ensure your website loads quickly and efficiently. You may also have to apply some other SEO techniques, but these essential ones are more than enough at this stage.
Those are the basic steps you need to take to convert your PSD design into a responsive and mobile-friendly webpage using the Bootstrap framework.
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Unfortunately, giving an exact amount before reviewing your designs is hard or even impossible. The total sum of the bill is determined by several factors: how elaborate the designs are, how many pages you need to be converted, the number of unique web elements, and a host of others.
Do you know for sure how many pages you need and what content they will contain? Then visit our project calculator page and find out the cost yourself with just a few clicks. If your project is complex and includes a lot of unique design components and interactive elements, please contact us for a custom quote.
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Certainly. As soon as you OK us to start, we’ll assign a dedicated PM to make sure the work gets done on time and according to your precise specifications. She/he will be available for questions and updates during the business day through any communication channel you prefer.
Besides, if you’re satisfied with the performance of the team who handled your first project, we can have them working on all your future projects. If you’re an agency, you will find this option particularly attractive. The team will already know your requirements and processes and will be able to deliver faster.
The turnaround time can differ widely from project to project. Again, it all depends on the complexity of your pages, the number of unique elements, and so on.
If you know the exact number of pages and content they will include, use our front-end calculator to find out your project’s ETA yourself.
