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Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:02:09
does anyone know how to resize a picture smaller so when you send it in an email it doesnt open in a huge format?
Ive tried resizing it and it still does it.
Posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:11:19
In reply to shrinking pictures, posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:02:09
What software are you using to view the photo?
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:18:06
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:11:19
it opens in windows
Posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2005, at 21:27:22
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:18:06
Rainbow,I click on picture in "my pictures". Then drop down in "Files and Folders" on left side in middle; click "email this file". In upper left of screen it asks if you want them smaller. Click "yes"........... I have Windows XP. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:27:32
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:18:06
Hm-m-m. I know how to do it in Photoshop on a Mac at work. But I'm not sure if I can figure out how to do it in Windows. In Photoshop a photo is made up of pixels. To shrink it you have to reduce the pixels, or dpi. When reducing it you have to make sure you don't have the 'constrain proportions' box checked or it will reduce the pixels and make the actual size bigger. I don't know if this makes any sense or helps at all, but I thought I'd give it a shot.
Posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:29:18
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:27:32
Someone who has Windows will probably be able to give you better advice.
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:33:35
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures » rainbowbrite, posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2005, at 21:27:22
I have Xp as well. Is there something that says picture? I go into my pics but then Im not sure where to go. Im in a brainfog I think
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:36:54
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:27:32
I have enailed tons of pics, Im not sure why I am having a difficult time tonight?
Ok im in photoshop now. i have it but dont use it. what do I do? Im not sure where to find dpi.
Posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:50:54
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures » TexasChic, posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 21:36:54
Go to Image Size, which is under View I think. It will say the size and dpi. Make sure you uncheck 'Constrain Proportion's, or it may be 'Resample Image'. I can't remember without looking at it. I think you can uncheck both. Anyway, if you bring the size down and the dpi increases, then you didn't uncheck the right thing. It shouldn't change. To view a photo on screen, it doesn't need to be any more than 72 dpi. If you want to print it out it needs to be higher. But all you really need to do is reduce the size without changing the dpi. I hope this makes sense. Its hard to explain to someone else.
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 22:48:41
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:50:54
thank you, i think ive got it.
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 23:14:47
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures, posted by TexasChic on September 1, 2005, at 21:50:54
I tried the dpi shrinking to 72 but the pic still opens up really big. you know how you can get a picture to shrink to the size of a credit card?
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 23:33:10
In reply to Re: shrinking pictures » TexasChic, posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 23:14:47
thank you
Posted by TexasChic on September 2, 2005, at 16:42:09
In reply to figured it out, posted by rainbowbrite on September 1, 2005, at 23:33:10
I hope I actually helped. I kind of felt like an idiot trying to explain it to you. Considering its what I do for a living, I ought to be better at explaining it. Like I said though, if I could have sat down at your computer I would have had no problem.
-T
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 4, 2005, at 19:06:19
In reply to Re: figured it out » rainbowbrite, posted by TexasChic on September 2, 2005, at 16:42:09
TC, I am pro now! :-)
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