How to reduce the size of a photo.

highbank18
highbank18 Forum Participant Posts: 24
edited July 2022 in How to use Club Together #1

Hello,

I have been trying to put on a question in discussions that requires the photo,s to be reduced in size, can anyone help by explaining how to do this.

Thank you for your help.

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  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited July 2022 #2

    If you are using windows, open the photo with 'paint' which you will find under windows accessories. Do not use Paint 3d which comes up in the start menu. Click on 'resize' and adjust the pixel size ensuring that the 'keep aspect ratio' box is ticked. Save the smaller photo with a new name.. If you are using Android or iphone, then download a resizing app from from the app store.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2022 #3

    Image Size is both easy to use and free. It’s available for Apple and Android.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2022 #4

    Depends what system you are using. If its a phone or tablet then go for TW's suggestion.  If its Windows then I would download (free) Ifanview Its a pretty full feature program but straightforward to use. 

    David

  • GTrimmer
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    edited July 2022 #5

    This is the one I use (windows )  https://pixresizer.en.softonic.com/

  • NutsyH
    NutsyH Forum Participant Posts: 534
    edited July 2022 #6

    I find it impossible to upload a photo to my profile. I have reduced the size in pixels several times, and just tried again using above instructions. Picture appears inmy profile, and says "photo uploaded succesfully". Save and exit. Photo disappears. Been like this for 2 years now.

    The pic is uploaded with this message, but wil not save in my profile.

  • NutsyH
    NutsyH Forum Participant Posts: 534
    edited July 2022 #7

    Anyone know what the actual pixel size should be?

  • richardandros
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    edited July 2022 #8

    I'm using a Mac - which makes it very simple to re-size photos.  A horizontal pixel count of about 1100 gives a photo size of just under 500Mb (or vertical if that's the largest aspect). As chasncath says - keep the aspect ratio the same.

    If anyone else is using a Mac and is struggling - shout out and I'll post how to do it.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2022 #9

    if the club's IT got its act together, we'd not have to reduce pictures to a ridiculously small 500meg

     

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2022 #10

     I've reported this for you in the possible hope that someone at Grinstead might upload it for you ..... 🙄🙄

  • Graydjames
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    edited July 2022 #11

    I don't do Apple, but you must mean 500Kb (kilobytes not megabytes).

    There will be other factors affecting the file size, of course. The bit depth and the aspect ratio (i.e. the number of pixels in the smaller aspect) for starters.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2022 #12

    I'm sure there are many factors .... but just about every other forum on the Web will accept bigger pictures, even if they are hosted elsewhere. 

  • richardandros
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    edited July 2022 #13

    Sorry - yes I did. Slip of the keyboard!

  • NutsyH
    NutsyH Forum Participant Posts: 534
    edited July 2022 #14

    Thank you. I won't hold my breath!

  • brue
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    edited July 2022 #15

    If you have loaded a downsized photo onto your profile it might not appear until you clear your browser history/cache. Try doing that and you might get results. Others viewing probably need to do the same or at least press refresh to improve viewing.

  • NutsyH
    NutsyH Forum Participant Posts: 534
    edited July 2022 #16

    Hi Brue

    I have cleared the cache, still doesn't work. The pic size is 44kb, 200 x 70 pixels. 

  • brue
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    edited July 2022 #17

    Mine are reduced to around 800x600 if that's any help, the profile pics seem to have a life of their own and don't always appear straight away.

  • Wherenext
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    edited July 2022 #18

    I've been trying to upload a photo today along with a couple of others.  I managed to get the other 2 loaded after their initial rejection for being too big even though they were both saved to about 470kbs. I had to further reduce them.

    The one I can't get loaded is below 460kbs!!

    This website continues to display its need to be updated to something that belongs in 2022 not 1992. I can only admire members fortitude in continuing to try to use such rubbish.

  • N1805
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    edited July 2022 #19

    Just for info.  Seeing this post prompted me to look again at resizing which I haven’t done for some time - my laptop seems to ‘change/update’ some things without my intervention.  This is what I found after opening a photo taken with my old pocket size camera and put on laptop via sd card.  Resized to thumbnails.

  • brue
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    edited July 2022 #20

    There has always been a problem with different systems, CAMC have not achieved a general platform that works across all devices.When the site was upgraded many were left with blank profiles etc.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2022 #21

    It gets boring when 1 tap solves all problems. Quirky is good as it makes us think & use the problem solving part of our brain. I drop my res to around 400kb’s it still looks good as it condenses on CT👍🏻

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2022 #22

    This started at 8.5mb’s, reduced to 320kb’s⤵️. It holds up well when it’s expanded👍🏻

  • eribaMotters
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    edited July 2022 #23

    I was directed to http://www.rw-designer.com/picture-resize about 10 years ago and have used it ever since. It reduces perfectly for sending photos in e-mails, posting on forums, for sale adds etc.

    I have it saved twice on my home screen, at 1600 [use 99% of the time] and 800.

    You simply drag a full size image or group of images into the icon, press enter and you have a second reduced version of all your originals to save in addition to the original.

    If you want to reset the definition you simply rename the icon with the definition you require, eg 400 or 3200. It is as easy as that.

     

    Colin

  • Graydjames
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    edited July 2022 #24

    I completely agree. However, I was making a different point altogether. I cannot see the connection. 

    For sure, my own "avatar" was a total nightmare. I remember really struggling to get it down to size, although I can't remember what the limit is. I use Photoshop. 

    A different point again was that even after I managed to upload it, it took days before it actually appeared. 

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2022 #25

    A boil wash usually shrinks most things.wink

  • Graydjames
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    edited July 2022 #26

    That made me chuckle. 

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