Unfortunately, CorelXARA doesn't support transparency in 24-bit bitmaps, so only GIFs and PNGs with 8 bits of fewer will work. This may limit the quality of photographic images but will be entirely adequate for toolbar icons. If you need 24-bit colour with full alpha transparency, you should download the Xara X beta.

BTW, Windows 95 / NT4 saw the introduction of a new type of bitmap that supports alpha transparency, gamma correction and JPEG compression, however I've not come across any app. that uses it.

Regards - Sean