piccys how do I do them?

[sandiep]

I have tried but seem unable to move pics or this site tells me its too big.
I dont know hoe to reduce them even when I use jpg nothing
I have even tried to send census images to this site no go works on emails but please for one just approaching the third age
simple very simple instructions

sandie

[PeterSzewc]

Hi Sandie... as far as reducing the size of pics, you need to use a photo editor program. Here is a free one (I haven't tried it, I use photoshop, however it looks relatively easy to use).
http://www.vicman.net/vcwphoto/index.htm
When you reduce your picture, make sure the aspect ratio remains constant or the picture will appear squashed. This program will also convert the format if you have large (in bytes) images such as BMP... the JPG equivalent will be much smaller and look relatively the same. If you want to use moving piccys... they have to be in the GIF format and requires an animated gif editor. If you have trouble, send me a personal message and I will see if I can help.
Good luck, Peter.

[sandiep]

thank you, we did have photoshop on pc but hubbie recently changed to window 2000 and hasnt put back half programs so guess I will have to nag alittle.
didnt know that abot Gif (mind you I never learnt how to use photoshop either).
will try program practice a while then try again might need to take you up on your offer  thanks  sandie

[Berlin-Bob]

Hi Sandie,

I posted this yesterday on the "mugshots" topic:

your pictures probably have names ending with .bmp (BitMaP Format)

If you load the picture in a program like IrfanView (freeware) then you can

a) change the format from BMP to JPG which needs less bytes, and then

b) in the "image" menu there is a "resize" option. you can change the size of the picture to anything you want.

if you already have your pictures in JPG or GIF, just use b)

another tip:
If you have scanned the picture in using a scanner (probably 300 dpi) and want to print it, then you need to size it down to about a quarter (75 dpi)

The "resize" also retains the "aspect ratio" that Peter mentions.

You can download IRFANVIEW from:  http://www.irfanview.com/
I use it constantly and can recommend it.

[sandiep]

thanks Bob,  I shall go and practise you make it sound easy BUT  erm WELL I will let you know!!!  sandie