How to resize pictures, EASY! | Click here before posting a picture.

JohN Dee · 1st March 2008, 09:11 PM

When posting a picture file, try to keep it within around ~100-200kb and around ~800 pixels wide. Unless your asking us to help you try and diagnose and identify a tree in which case the bigger the better.

Now I hear you saying "But how?". Well here is a program that resizes a picture with a simple drag and drop and it will even tell you the size of the file before you save it.

Picture Girdle 2 - 68KBS = Tiny

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PictureGirdle description
A program written to make the task of resizing and resampling images as easy as dragging and dropping them onto a button
PictureGirdle - Was written to make the task of resizing and resampling images as easy as dragging and dropping them onto a button. PictureGirdle also has the ability to convert bmp/jpg/png/gif/wmp/and tiff images into any of these formats. No more stumbling through complex graphics design programs just to resample an image!

Here are some key features of "PictureGirdle":

? Resize photos to whatever size
? Convert image formats (jpg, bmp, gif, tif, png - into any of these formats)
? Save the file in the original location
? Resize many images simultaneously
? Keep it simple

If anyone has any problems, post here and I will try to help.

Woody · 2nd March 2008, 01:40 AM

Thanx J D that should make it lots easier,cheeers.

philinsydney · 4th April 2008, 11:48 PM

I can't run Picture Girdle because it doesn't have a verified digital signature, whatever that means.

JohN Dee · 5th April 2008, 12:07 AM

Hmm if it gives you the option, just click yes.

But what do you need this for Phil? We love the size and detail of your pics, I often use them as backgrounds for my desktop. If they're smaller then I wouldn't be able to do that

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philinsydney · 5th April 2008, 12:42 AM

Well, I thought you wanted me to upload directly instead of using Photobucket. Unfortuntely the files are to large for this, and I don't know how to re-size them.
However, I'm happy to keep using Photobucket.

JohN Dee · 5th April 2008, 12:51 AM

Ahhhh, I see

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Hmm maybe try: Picasa Picasa?

It's a great program that will hold ALL of your photos on your computer in one single program with the ability to resize them and make other modifications like lighten your photos aswell.

Ekka · 5th April 2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by philinsydney

Well, I thought you wanted me to upload directly instead of using Photobucket. Unfortuntely the files are to large for this, and I don't know how to re-size them.
However, I'm happy to keep using Photobucket.

Please, try to upload to our server, however resizing prior to is wise. I often resize for people and frankly can reduce the file size up to 70% with no real human eye noticable change to the image (depending on file type as BMP is the worst).

I use Picasa, however in Picasa (free from google) you must export the pic or save the changes for the changes to actually occur. Many do stuff ot the pic and then load it but it loads as the original because Picasa keeps the original intact and you are viewing your changes. Smart Really. So do your stuff to the pic then export it and then load the export.

Good thing about Picasa is the original stays the same behind the scenes. And has a one button "I'm Feeling Lucky" button which 99% of the time makes the pic sweet. I think they got that idea from Clint Eastwood.

becks · 9th April 2008, 12:20 PM

no way. picasa and pict girdl not opening. I work with apple power book but have no clue, how to put picts in shape
IMG_1246
does anyone have an idea?

JohN Dee · 9th April 2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by becks

no way. picasa and pict girdl not opening. I work with apple power book but have no clue, how to put picts in shape
IMG_1246
does anyone have an idea?

Yeah Picture Girldle needs .Net framework, Mac doesn't have it.

Found this from Picasa aswell:

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Is Picasa available for the Mac?

While Picasa isn't currently available for Mac OS, we do offer two tools for Mac users to bulk upload photos to Picasa Web Albums:
The Picasa Web Albums Exporter for iPhoto is a plug-in that uploads your photos directly from iPhoto.
The Picasa Web Albums Uploader is a separate application you can use if you don't use iPhoto, or you want a few more features.

But, I did find this for you Mac users: iResize. Program just like Picasa, lets you resize one by one or a batch resize. Here is the link: Download iResize 2.3.9 for Mac - iResize can batch resize and compress images, known types are: .jpeg, .pict, .tiff and .psd - Softpedia

Aerial · 9th April 2008, 10:59 PM

I just asked Ekka about this in the Mac vs, PC thread,

I use flickr as a photo host and it gives me choices as to what size I'd like to see, and if I can see it I can capture a link to it.

Here's the Tom Turkey shot at a smaller size (500x341) :

And smaller yet (249x164) :

Of course I do like the high res effect on my photos (1024x698), but will try to restrain myself unless detail is really needed.

And what are the procedures for uploading images to the server, do you have an FTP setup for this?

Aerial

Ekka · 9th April 2008, 11:26 PM

See the 1st turkey, that pic although small is 270kb, way to big. For that size it should be well under 100kb.

To upload pics here follow these instructions.

How to post| add a picture or file| embed picture

I also draw your attention to the rules about image hosting.

Tree World - Announcements in Forum : ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Rule 3.1:- Image hosting is to be on TreeWorld for the sake of preservation. The disappearance of images could ruin threads and posts over time plus it's easy to upload them. Be aware of image sizes, generally anything over 750px wide and 100kb in size will pose a problem for many users on slow connections or small screen resolutions. If images linked from other sources appear on the forums Tree World has the rights to copy and load the image to it's own server.

2nd March 2008, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woody Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 10	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. Thanx J D that should make it lots easier,cheeers. __________________ Woody

4th April 2008, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
philinsydney Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 90	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. I can't run Picture Girdle because it doesn't have a verified digital signature, whatever that means.

5th April 2008, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 856	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. Hmm if it gives you the option, just click yes. But what do you need this for Phil? We love the size and detail of your pics, I often use them as backgrounds for my desktop. If they're smaller then I wouldn't be able to do that . __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

5th April 2008, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
philinsydney Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 90	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. Well, I thought you wanted me to upload directly instead of using Photobucket. Unfortuntely the files are to large for this, and I don't know how to re-size them. However, I'm happy to keep using Photobucket.

5th April 2008, 12:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 856	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. Ahhhh, I see . Hmm maybe try: Picasa Picasa? It's a great program that will hold ALL of your photos on your computer in one single program with the ability to resize them and make other modifications like lighten your photos aswell. __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

9th April 2008, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
becks Sappling Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bremen,germany Posts: 17	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. no way. picasa and pict girdl not opening. I work with apple power book but have no clue, how to put picts in shape IMG_1246 does anyone have an idea? __________________ sorryfornospeaksogood, I´m only from Europe

9th April 2008, 10:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aerial Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 230	Re: How to resize pictures, EASY! \| Click here before posting a picture. I just asked Ekka about this in the Mac vs, PC thread, I use flickr as a photo host and it gives me choices as to what size I'd like to see, and if I can see it I can capture a link to it. Here's the Tom Turkey shot at a smaller size (500x341) : And smaller yet (249x164) : Of course I do like the high res effect on my photos (1024x698), but will try to restrain myself unless detail is really needed. And what are the procedures for uploading images to the server, do you have an FTP setup for this? Aerial

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