Please Re-size all Photos before Posting ~ LB-69

Could all people taking the trouble to post photos anywhere on the forum please re-size before posting.

As a guide, they should fit comfortably on the page, and their should be no need to scroll sideways to view the photos.

I had to delete some photos earlier as they were that big you would have needed a 42" plasma screen to view them.

This issue has been on my mind for a while, however I have finally decided to make a point of addressing it.

Cheers
Koykaeng

Moderator Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 2297

For anyone who isn't sure how to do this, there is a free online resizer at http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

It's very simple to use, with clear instructions.

I'd suggest selecting 600 pixels as a good size.

Thanks for that Kliome, good thinking ! Cool

For the record, all the photos in my trip report were resized with PICASA.

http://picasa.google.com.au/

It's also good for some "basic" effects and quick fixes.

Here's an image re-sized to 600 pixels with PICASA

Cheers
Koykaeng

For those with windows xp and who's pics are stored in pc just right click on thumbnail and resize pics to medium size...they fit exactly in the space provided.....cheers donnykey

donnykey,
i use windows xp, but when try what you suggest i cannot find resize? any help on this ?
steviep

Stevie....select your photo (i use thumbnails in folder stored my documents)....and click on file in toolbar menu...resize option is in dropdown list....by the way sorry to hear about your current situation... good luck for you...cheers donnykey

Ladyboy Hunter Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 192 Points: 240

I didn't have the option on my version of XP either. I noticed you can can download it from Microsoft on their PowerToys free download page.

I think this is what you are talking about Donny. Takes a few seconds to download, and you don't need to restart your computer once its installed.

Creates a copy in the new size, and it's super easy to use.

Program overview with link to free download:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/learnmore/tips/eschelman2.mspx

No hoot its always been there....no download needed...it doesn't work on the full size pic but on the thumbnail or icon of pics in a folder

Ladyboy Hunter Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 192 Points: 240

I hear you Donny - hard to believe, but this is not 'Out of the Box' XP functionality...it's an extension. Some PC manufacturers may pre-load your system with it as part of the OS install...others do not.

I was aiming the post above at folks who followed your instructions and couldn't figure out why they couldn't see the re-size option. For them, they just need to do the quick down load from the link above and they are in business like you and me. Very Happy

Cheers.
Hoot

I hear you Hoot.....cheers Donnykey

I tried and am satisfied with the resizing I get with the following program...I am sure other BMs have heard of it.

www.resizr.lord-lance.com

Cheers

Ladyboy Guru Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 1534 Points: 1151

EDIT . Sorry dumb question , will ask later if I need help.

Ladyboy Hunter Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 192 Points: 240

Ladyboy Addict Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 95 Points: 160

That shell extension is part of XP Power Tools and doesn't come with XP.

But once the power tools are installed you may have accidentally loaded this handy feature. (That's what I did and I suspect Donny did the same.

Incidentally, I use this when I'm in a hurry or when I'm resizing other people's pics...

It's a very handy utility.

Hiya guys, doing my trip report at the moment and find some of my files were inadvertatly reset on my camera, the re-sizing tools on this thread do not work with windows vista Surprised

Any help out there?

A mongering we will go ho ho! Twisted Evil