Resizing for Custom Avatar

[chrono]

Okay, I need PC help. I have a jpeg picture that I''d like to use as mt Avatar but it is too large at 314 KB. How do I resize it so that it is under the 100 KB max limit?

 

[Diamondsbybree]

I have that problem alot.... clueless on the pc myself.

 

[ep6585]

What software do you use to view jpeg pics?

 

[chrono]

I'm using Windows Picture & Fax viewer. I do have MS Paint but it's more like MS Pain! Katbadness is helping me crop and resize my picture. Hopefully I'll have it up before long.

 

[verticalhorizon]

If you have a program like Paintshop Pro, Photoshop, or the like... you can resave (or save as...) the picture at a different resolution and compression. The JPG filetype have varying settings for compression. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size, but the grainier the image. The lower the compression, the larger the file size, but the better image.

Similarly, the resolution affects file size. 71ppi (pixels per inch) is standard for web graphics, whereas 300ppi is standard for print materials.

 

[WinkHPD]

If you do not have a local friend with Photoshop or Paintpro, email me the jpeg at [email protected] and I will do a quick and dirty resize for you. Be sure to include the size you need as I will not remember.

Wink

 

[Matata]

LOL Vertical H. For the technically challenged such as myself, compression and pixels sound like cocktail snacks! Isn't there something out there for those of us who are at the "click and drag" level.

 

[verticalhorizon]

Sorry. Adobe has a free program called Photoshop Album. It's for photo organization and quick fixes, but it might work in this case too. It's like Apple's iPhoto. I'm downloading it now to see if it'll work.

 

[chrono]

Hey Everyone,
Look at my new avatar, courtesy of Katbadness. Didn't she do a wonderful job? Now where is that bowing (kowtow) icon?

Thank you Katbadness. Now I won't be able to type answers on PS because I'll be too busy staring at my own avatar. Why don't I just stare at the real thing you say? It's because I don't have it with me; it's being set right now. Boo hoo hoo!

 

[ep6585]

Nice Jubilee.

Mine's getting set as well. It'll be several more weeks before I get it.

 

[chrono]

Ep, when are you expecting yours? 3 weeks? More? Just curious. I can't wait to see pictures of yours set in that lovely double X prong.

 

[noobie]

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On 7/23/2004 8:13:09 AM chrono wrote:





I don't have it with me; it's being set right now. Boo hoo hoo!

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What color side stones did you end you chosing?

 

[chrono]

I'm getting a pair of fat i.e. rounded sapphire trillions from Wink. It's going to be a custom piece because I like my rings set very low on the finger.

 

[noobie]

Owwww, can't wait to see it

 

[ep6585]

I should get it around the 15th of August. The wait is killing me.

 

[WinkHPD]

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On 7/23/2004 3:48:57 PM ep6585 wrote:

I should get it around the 15th of August. The wait is killing me.----------------

Okay, now it is a race, can I get Chrono her ring before your jeweler gets yours...

And they're offf!!!

 

[ep6585]

Wink - I'll have to see if GOG and Vatche want to join your race.

 

[WinkHPD]

I have an unfair advantage, I went on vacation in January and Jon is on his now. Also my benchman already has the piece and will start work on Monday...

I was teasing a little and would never actually race where a diamond is concerned, the quality of the finished piece is never to be trifled with! Although we did deliver a job in Seattle on Friday that was started on Monday as the "dinner with her folks" is tomorrow! I never got to see the piece, it was delivered straight to him from our designer, but the client says it is perfect.

I hate it when time happens like that, but it is nice when you have good people who can handle it! Oh and THANK GOODNESS for Fedex!

Wink

 

[ep6585]

I know. I wouldn't want them to rush it. I can wait as long as it takes to get it done right.

Well....almost. Sometime within the next month would be nice.

 

[noobie]

Gee ep, Iv'e got to look twice now before seeing if it's you or chrono! Nice avitars for both.




Wink, when's the new site going to be up?

 

[ep6585]

Okay noobie....I changed my avatar. Hopefully it'll make it easier to tell who is posting.

 

[noobie]

Hey ep no need to change to avitar on my account. I only meant that you guys both got beautiful stones!

 

[ep6585]

I'll change my avatar again after I get a picture of the finished ring. Until then I think I'll keep the picture of my dog.

 

[chrono]

EP, sorry for stealing the limelight off your Jube avatar. Still, a picture of a cute dog is a nice alternative. I can't wait to see a picture of your finished ring too. Another 3 weeks.

 

[Regular Guy]

Nothing like reviving an old discussion. Vertical Horizon, you still there?

Anybody...I wonder if any free or readily available applications (like Photoshop Album...I used that one to crop my recent Avatar) allow you the ability to:

"resave (or save as...) the picture at a different resolution and compression...."

Just seeing what options are available for my Avatar besides Knights, Gremlins and frogs...

P.S. Hope many of you are off and enjoying the holiday season.

With best wishes,