CSS Sprites : Mysterious Concept Explored ?

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I have 3 different images and now I want to create an sprite using css so that I am reducing HTTP Request.

I am totally new to this concept and have not idea as to how to approach this.

Can anyone suggest me what would be best bet for me ? Also I have seen there are some CSS Sprite generator engines where in you submit .zip folder containing your images and than they would combine it.

I tried doing that but did not understood of what was happening and so any guidance regarding creating and using CSS sprites would be highly appreciated.

Update: I have gone through the AList Part but it was not very clear to me. Can anyone explain the use case of CSS Sprites using an example ?

Thanks.

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