SinCity R/T
08-01-2006, 05:18 PM
FAQ: My Photos are too big! How do I shrink them?
Answer: The primary reason is probably that your pictures are too large, especially if they were taken from a digital camera with a high resolution or megapixel rating. Here's how to shrink them if using a PC:
Step 1: Open the picture with MS Paint. This application can usually be found by clicking on your Start button, going to the Programs Menu, and looking in the Accessories section.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint01.jpg
Step 2: Check the existing size of the photo. Go to the Image menu and select Attributes.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint07.jpg
Step 3: It is recommended that the largest photos you post to this site are around 640x480 to 800x600 pixels in size. You can estimate how much you need to shrink your original photo by comparing the current attributes to the attributes you want to attain - ie: 1600x1200 to 800x600 is a 50% reduction in size. Do not make modifications in this panel because you will just crop the photo and not shrink it. Close the Attributes panel.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint06.jpg
Step 4: In the Image menu select Stretch/Skew.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint02.jpg
Step 5: Shrink the photo by altering the numbers in the H and W fields - ie: 50% will shrink the photo in half. Make sure you put equal values in the H and W fields or you will stretch the photo. If you don't like the results you can always go to the Edit menu and select Undo and try again with a different value.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint03.jpg
Step 6: To save the photo's new size without overwriting the original photo, go to the File menu and select "Save As..." to save the photo with a new name.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint04.jpg
Step 7: At the bottom of the Save As... window make sure the file type is .JPG. Give the photo a new name and save it on your hard drive wherever you like.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint05.jpg
Step 8: Post your note! Before you click Submit New Thread, scroll down a bit further to the "Attach Files" section, and select the "Manage Attachments" button.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint08.jpg
Step 9: Select the Browse button and go find the photo that you want to add to your note. If you only add one attachment per post the forum software will automatically display the picture when people read the note. You can add up to 5 attachments to one note (just repeat steps 8-9), but if you add more than 1 they will show up as links instead. Once you are done attaching pictures, close out this window and Submit your work.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint09.jpg
If you have any questions please contact me at webmaster@dakota-durango.com
Answer: The primary reason is probably that your pictures are too large, especially if they were taken from a digital camera with a high resolution or megapixel rating. Here's how to shrink them if using a PC:
Step 1: Open the picture with MS Paint. This application can usually be found by clicking on your Start button, going to the Programs Menu, and looking in the Accessories section.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint01.jpg
Step 2: Check the existing size of the photo. Go to the Image menu and select Attributes.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint07.jpg
Step 3: It is recommended that the largest photos you post to this site are around 640x480 to 800x600 pixels in size. You can estimate how much you need to shrink your original photo by comparing the current attributes to the attributes you want to attain - ie: 1600x1200 to 800x600 is a 50% reduction in size. Do not make modifications in this panel because you will just crop the photo and not shrink it. Close the Attributes panel.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint06.jpg
Step 4: In the Image menu select Stretch/Skew.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint02.jpg
Step 5: Shrink the photo by altering the numbers in the H and W fields - ie: 50% will shrink the photo in half. Make sure you put equal values in the H and W fields or you will stretch the photo. If you don't like the results you can always go to the Edit menu and select Undo and try again with a different value.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint03.jpg
Step 6: To save the photo's new size without overwriting the original photo, go to the File menu and select "Save As..." to save the photo with a new name.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint04.jpg
Step 7: At the bottom of the Save As... window make sure the file type is .JPG. Give the photo a new name and save it on your hard drive wherever you like.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint05.jpg
Step 8: Post your note! Before you click Submit New Thread, scroll down a bit further to the "Attach Files" section, and select the "Manage Attachments" button.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint08.jpg
Step 9: Select the Browse button and go find the photo that you want to add to your note. If you only add one attachment per post the forum software will automatically display the picture when people read the note. You can add up to 5 attachments to one note (just repeat steps 8-9), but if you add more than 1 they will show up as links instead. Once you are done attaching pictures, close out this window and Submit your work.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/images/paint09.jpg
If you have any questions please contact me at webmaster@dakota-durango.com