PSD to HTML: Software Vs. Human Coder

The cutthroat competition between the man and machine for ‘superiority’ is never-ending. As the mankind progresses, more and more machines will be devised to make lives easier. Here this notion will be discussed in context to the ongoing debate over—which’s better option for PSD to html conversion—software or human coder? The question is somehow same to this one—you like computerized posters or manually painted drawings. Monalisa would not have been a great piece of art if it was a computerized poster…Coming back to the topic here’s a competitive overview of the two options…Read on

Software Conversion
Let’s begin with software html conversion. There are plenty of softwares available online for converting a PSD file into html format. And most of them can be downloaded for absolutely free. The software supposedly has revolutionized the entire designing technique including PSD conversion. The makers of the software claim that the PSD file is completely converted into the desired format. Here are some of the main advantages that are claimed by the software makers:

Advantages:
Convenience: Anyone regardless knowledge of designing and development can convert a PSD file into HTML. This means even a layman has an opportunity to do the conversion or integration.

Save on Time: It’s claimed that PSD conversion through software takes minimal time. This is one of the main things that attract people who want their designs in a hurry.

Save On Costs: The software conversion is very cost-effective. People with small or say restricted budget can use the software for the conversion process.
The aforementioned points sound very lucrative and almost persuade you to go for the software conversion. But wait. Check out what the critics have to add about the software integration:

Drawbacks:
Lack of Accuracy: According to the critics, the mechanical conversion does not yield exactly what you perceived through the Photoshop design. As per the observation, the critics’ opinions are somehow true. The conversions through software have not been very accurate.

Lack of Aesthetical Value: The mechanical conversion is way too mechanical to digest. The critics say that such designs lack creativity and ultimately fail to draw the attention of the customers.

Entails High Risks: The critics cite various examples when the software failed to yield clean, readable and errorless codes. It was learnt that the designs could get completely changed or ruined, provided the software failed.

Manual Coding
Having said that, let’s go through, why one should go for manual coding! Read on:
PSD integration is a meticulous task and requires lot of skills. The firms offering conversion services are backed by experts of this field. There are galore of benefits of using professional PSD to HTML conversion providers. Here are some of the benefits:

Advantages
Semantic Coding: The manual coding is based on the then search engine optimization criterion and has scopes for further modification. This actually benefits you in leaping ahead at the search engines.

Hand coded: The manual coding is mainly done via hand coded HTML/CSS markups. The method helps in slashing file size and increase readability.

Cross-browser Congruence: Handmade designs ensure you cross browser compatibility, including mobile compliance.

Long-term Benefits: In case you have some modifications or enhancements to make, professional PSD to HTML conversion providers are there to help you! Unlike software, you can carry out the revision as many times you want!

Assured Quality: Since you cannot talk to software, it’s better to communicate with a human who is executing your project. The human coders generally ensure good quality. And even if they fail to do so, you have a chance to revise that and get exactly what you want. Scopes of success are much higher here!

Drawbacks:
Candidly speaking, there’s not any drawback in manual coding. Manual coding allows you to keep your work updated with utmost convenience. Cynics will keep on saying whatever they, want…Manual coding is undoubtedly a better choice…

There may be plenty more advantages or restrictions, which this article has missed out. Ultimately the ball is in your i.e. customer’s court. It’s you who has to decide what to choose or what not to? However, as per the observation, manual integration services have still an edge in terms of quality and quantity over the software. Thus, go for human coders…