Photo help.

Steve Spiller · Aug 13, 2006

Hi guys,

I need help!
What is the optimum size to re-size a photo to, to email it on?
I had Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, but I've blitzed and lost it (plonker!).

I've got a thumbnail programme but it shrinks the pics way too small.
I am completely buggered and need to get it sorted, or I won't be able to enter any of my catches into the FM Charity Fishing Race.

Please help, are there any free programmes I can download and can you please give me instructions how to use them.

Thanks in advance.
Steve.

captain carrott · Aug 13, 2006

print it out full size then use the scissors to cut off 3 or 4 inches from round each edge before scanning it back into your computer will make the image smaller.

little sister ( Jeff ) · Aug 13, 2006

Sounds like Mr Carrott knows what hes talking about.
Now all i have to do is email the pic's of last nights barbel to my computer, from my phone.

Paul H · Aug 13, 2006

Steve I have sent you mail, fairly large mail, with instructions.

:O)

Paul H · Aug 13, 2006

Steve, I spoke too soon, the mail in question was over 100mb and hotmail don't really like files of that kind of size.

:O(

Sorry mate.

Paul H · Aug 13, 2006

There are these though...

FxFoto

Basic Digital Photography . com

The first is a program download page and the second is a site that gives advice and links to other recommended free programs.

I usually change my photos to about 150dpi and around 6x4 inches then save them as highish quality jpegs to e-mail. Depends on whether you're broadband or not and whether the person you're sending them too is as well. The faster the connection and if your e-mail provider has no size limits you can send owt you like

Steve Spiller · Aug 13, 2006

Cheers Paul.
You have email.

Chris Bishop · Aug 13, 2006

Best size for web is around 600 - 800 pixels on the longest size.

If you knock resolution down to 72 dpi they also load faster.

Graham Whatmore · Aug 13, 2006

To make a file smaller all you need to do is to take it into paint (windows) then save it as a jpeg image that will reduce the file size considerably. It also reduces the quality slightly so if you wish to keep the original just click the file and copy it and then alter the copy file in paint.

Steve Spiller · Aug 13, 2006

Cheers Chris, I need to get this sorted, a bit sharpish!
I've now got Arcsoft photoimpression 4, I sent one to Pikey@6-4,150 dpi.
Hope it worked.

Steve Spiller · Aug 13, 2006

Thanks Graham, I will try it.

Chris Bishop · Aug 13, 2006

To make a file smaller all you need to do is to take it into paint (windows) then save it as a jpeg image

image/size in photoshop is far simpler, as is call it up in PS and do a save for web, which sizes it and adjusts the resolution automatically, just keep the quality slider on the high side.

Paul H · Aug 14, 2006

I'm sure it will have Steve, I should be home to check tonight, if not I'll definately be there tomorrow.

Paul H · Aug 15, 2006

Hmm, couldn't open that one mate, I've sent you mail.

Warren 'Hatrick' (Wol) Gaunt · Aug 15, 2006

This is handy

Graham Whatmore · Aug 15, 2006

That looks a handy programme Wol have you used it yourself? I like the fact that it leaves the original pic as it was, which saves making a copy to work on.

One of the drawbacks of downloading free programmes is that they can come with a load of unwanted stuff, not saying this is one of those but its always worth bearing in mind.

Graham Whatmore · Aug 15, 2006

I've always used photoshop for altering pics, its pretty simple to use and sometime last year I offered Steve a copy but he said he already had one, hmmm?

Warren 'Hatrick' (Wol) Gaunt · Aug 15, 2006

I've had it sometime now and its fine, had no problems.

Steve Spiller · Aug 15, 2006

Graham I did mate, honest!

I'm not the sharpest chisel in the box, when it comes to pc's (as most will know!)
It gave me an error message, so bright spark thought right, uninstall/re-install.
Bright spark can't find the install disk! I think it came installed on the pc?

So know dopey is panicking cos he can't send any pics to the FM fishing race.

If the offer is still there Graham I would be very, very grateful.

I'm gonna have a look at Wols link too, but I'm probably too thick to download it!
Cheers Wol.
;-)

Steve Spiller · Aug 16, 2006

Cheers Wol,

It works a treat.

I even managed to download it on my own!

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