need a decent image map editor/creator

any proven ones out there? is this a lost art?

[amznVibe]

I've really only messed with simple image maps a couple times over the years but now I have a need for a more complex map to combine alot of little images into a single one (to reduce webpage load time and increase rendering smoothness).

Surprisingly I am having a hard time finding some proven tools out there.
Any suggestions? Looking for simplicity in interface but has to get the job done of course

[txbakers]

For super complex ones I've turned to programs like Fireworks or Dreamweaver.

[amznVibe]

Lol, so I've got to install a 50 meg+ program eh? Sigh. So much for good old notepad ;)

I find it hard to believe no one in all these years has created a lean, mean, but powerful & intuitive image mapper. I vaguely remember CoffeeCup having one? Anyone use it?

[henry0]

I am not crazy about the coffeeCup products
paintshop pro has a decent one

[amznVibe]

Sigh another 50meg program to solve a 1meg problem eh?
Well I will look into it some more, thanks for the suggestions...