Reduce filesize of large image/convert to .html or .php

The image located at [login to view URL] is esentially a one-page website. It is in .jpg format, however, and is around 1.2 mb in size. We need to drastically reduce the size so that it'll load quickly for modem users. We want to do this without destroying the quality of the image as well. Then we need it put into .html format, which should be very simple to do. We'd like to have this project completed today, if possible. It doesn't seem like it should take too terribly long - just slicing the image up in Fireworks or something along those lines, perhaps? Looking forward to receiving bids! ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform .html/.php - either one will work. the real job is reducing the image size as much as possible - I would image using Photoshop or Fireworks or something along those lines.