Image Problem with Classifieds Section

Redneck · December 26th, 2007, 07:20 PM

How the hell do I make images under 1500kb? What the hell is 1500 kb? I use paint the same way I always do to resize pics so that I can upload them, but this time its not working. Im trying to add pics of the mags Im selling, but cant figure out how to get them on my page.

Redneck · December 26th, 2007, 07:40 PM

Guess I posted to soon my gf came and did it for me, but I still have no clue how she did it. It said keep it under 1500kb for me and for her it said keep it between 900 mgpxls and 900 mgpxls. WTF?

simplegreen · December 26th, 2007, 08:29 PM

1500 kb is 1.5 megs (or 1.4648 megs to be exact if you factor in binary conversion of a bit) anyway. Basically you need to keep the image under 1.5 megabytes. If you're using paint make sure you're not saving the file as a .BMP file the compression (or lack there of) make the files usually very large.

You want to save the image as a .jpg or a .gif where the lossless compression ration is much better and typically referred to as the standard.

Spot77 · December 26th, 2007, 08:46 PM

Ditto on the .jpg format. That's the best type of image to upload for good quality and it's less taxing on bandwidth.

Half-cocked · December 26th, 2007, 11:13 PM

Double dittos on JPG, with just one exception- if you're scanning and uploading black & white documents, i.e. typewritten pages or newspaper, GIF can be a little more efficient. Anything photographic in nature should be saved as a JPG though.

squeky · December 27th, 2007, 05:26 PM

PNG is really the best format (quality vs. file size), but IE doesn't want to support it yet (maybe IE7 does?). So, in the meantime, we're stuck with JPG (an ancient format). Use paint.net instead of paint, when you save the image, it gives you a slider to adjust quality of the output file along with the final file size. About 1,000,000x better than Paint. Link - http://www.getpaint.net/

December 26th, 2007, 07:20 PM	#1
Redneck FISH HARD, F*CK HARDER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sparrows Point Posts: 7,527 Images: 17	Image Problem with Classifieds Section How the hell do I make images under 1500kb? What the hell is 1500 kb? I use paint the same way I always do to resize pics so that I can upload them, but this time its not working. Im trying to add pics of the mags Im selling, but cant figure out how to get them on my page. __________________ Have you been wanting that new kitchen or bathroom? Would you really like to replace those old countertops or add an island? Give us a call THAT KITCHEN PLACE 410 238 2700 9321-F PHILADELPHIA RD BALTIMORE MD, 21237 MHIC #68723 Check us out on Facebook or read our reviews on Angie's List

December 26th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#2
Redneck FISH HARD, F*CK HARDER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sparrows Point Posts: 7,527 Images: 17	Guess I posted to soon my gf came and did it for me, but I still have no clue how she did it. It said keep it under 1500kb for me and for her it said keep it between 900 mgpxls and 900 mgpxls. WTF? __________________ Have you been wanting that new kitchen or bathroom? Would you really like to replace those old countertops or add an island? Give us a call THAT KITCHEN PLACE 410 238 2700 9321-F PHILADELPHIA RD BALTIMORE MD, 21237 MHIC #68723 Check us out on Facebook or read our reviews on Angie's List

December 26th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#3
simplegreen Professional Nerd Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On the proverbial picket fence of insanity. AKA USSMD Posts: 2,630 Images: 1	1500 kb is 1.5 megs (or 1.4648 megs to be exact if you factor in binary conversion of a bit) anyway. Basically you need to keep the image under 1.5 megabytes. If you're using paint make sure you're not saving the file as a .BMP file the compression (or lack there of) make the files usually very large. You want to save the image as a .jpg or a .gif where the lossless compression ration is much better and typically referred to as the standard. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety." - Benjamin Franklin

December 27th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#6
squeky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frederick Posts: 1,284 Images: 6	PNG is really the best format (quality vs. file size), but IE doesn't want to support it yet (maybe IE7 does?). So, in the meantime, we're stuck with JPG (an ancient format). Use paint.net instead of paint, when you save the image, it gives you a slider to adjust quality of the output file along with the final file size. About 1,000,000x better than Paint. Link - http://www.getpaint.net/ __________________ got Ammo? get Ammo! -- gun-deals.com "Swayin' to the rhythm of the new world order and Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums The boogeymen are coming The boogeymen are coming Keep your head down, go to sleep To the rhythm of the war drums."--Pet, A Perfect Circle

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December 26th, 2007, 08:46 PM	#4
Spot77 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anne Arundel County Posts: 12,084	Ditto on the .jpg format. That's the best type of image to upload for good quality and it's less taxing on bandwidth.

December 26th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#5
Half-cocked MZDF Uber-Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eldersburg Posts: 14,774	Double dittos on JPG, with just one exception- if you're scanning and uploading black & white documents, i.e. typewritten pages or newspaper, GIF can be a little more efficient. Anything photographic in nature should be saved as a JPG though.

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