Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Pictures
  • making pictures smaller >
  • making pictures smaller

  • making pictures smaller

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 11-15-2008, 05:22 PM
      #1  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    tarib's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2008
    Location: Canton, NY
    Posts: 377
    Default

    What do I need to do to make my pictures the correct size to post? When I try to post a picture I choose attach files, browse, pick a picture, then if I preview, should my picture show in my preview? I posted a few pictures way back, but can't seem to do it now. I guess my pics are too large, but what do I do to correct this issue? I feel so dumb :oops: Any help, please.....
    tarib is offline  
    Old 11-15-2008, 06:27 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    sewsewquilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2008
    Location: Florida Keys
    Posts: 2,173
    Default

    check your camera. See if it can take the picture using a lower pixel count.
    sewsewquilter is offline  
    Old 11-15-2008, 07:02 PM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    Moonpi's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2007
    Location: Central FL
    Posts: 4,829
    Default

    The software that came with your camera, and any photo-editing software should have the option of resizing and reducing resolution. Both result in smaller file sizes.

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/429.page is where the guidelines are. Basic rules are file size less than 1mb, and no more than 800 pixels either in width or height. Also, it should be jpg format to show up. If you get stuck, pm me and I will find an online site to resize them.
    Moonpi is offline  
    Old 11-15-2008, 10:04 PM
      #4  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2007
    Location: NW Ohio
    Posts: 616
    Default

    if you a running windows xp, here's the easiest way

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...schelman2.mspx

    if you're running windows vista, here's the easiest way

    http://www.vso-software.fr/products/image_resizer/

    they are both free and i've used them both. really easy! it's worth the little time and effort.
    fabricluvr is offline  
    Old 11-16-2008, 12:11 AM
      #5  
    Senior Member
     
    CindyBee's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2008
    Location: Louisiana
    Posts: 739
    Default

    You can dowload free software from HP. Just google HP Photo Editor. There's an option that allows you to resize. Just choose resize and then choose Email. It will then convert it to 640 x 480. Then choose "save to" and save the converted file where you normally would. I save to My Pictures.

    HTH,
    Cindy
    CindyBee is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    quiltingcrazy
    Main
    10
    12-06-2012 06:13 AM
    sueisallaboutquilts
    Main
    6
    08-14-2011 11:00 AM
    Flying_V_Goddess
    Main
    11
    01-24-2011 01:49 PM
    grma33
    Main
    18
    06-13-2010 04:52 PM
    sewcrazygram
    Main
    4
    01-31-2010 10:39 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter