Photo posting question

Fogey · 12-21-2010, 04:45 PM

I have figured out how to post photos but they are always too big., ie you have to scroll around to see the whole pic. How do I downsize my photos befoer posting them?
Sorry if this is on search. I couldn't find it.

CamaroSkooter · 12-21-2010, 04:49 PM

Open them in paint, at the top click on "Image" and go to "Stretch/Skew"

I usually start off putting 50 in both the vertical and horizontal boxes.

Hit okay, and save the file. I usually save the file to a new location so I have a down-sized version and the original is left intact.

If 50% is still too big, try it again with different percentage. Play with it.

Sir Nuke · 12-21-2010, 04:49 PM

you need to get some softwear that allows you to edit your images, and resize them....I don't know what would be best.....I have been using Photoshop for the last 18 years.....you can do pretty much EVERYTHING with it....but its a HUGE program and expensive....there are certasinly some out there that will do what you need that are cheep, or even free. Google search for free photo editing softwear.

here are a few:

http://picasa.google.com/

http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php

http://www.getpaint.net/

http://www.gimp.org/

midnighter · 12-21-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Open them in paint, at the top click on "Image" and go to "Stretch/Skew"

I usually start off putting 50 in both the vertical and horizontal boxes.

Hit okay, and save the file. I usually save the file to a new location so I have a down-sized version and the original is left intact.

If 50% is still too big, try it again with different percentage. Play with it.

Yes this.

GearHeadPeter · 12-21-2010, 05:11 PM

If you happen to be using MS Office and specifically Outlook to get your e-mail you can highlight the large pics and then Right click on them and indicate Send To, select Mail Recipient, and the program will give you the option to make the pics smaller for e-mail. Once you have them in a blank e-mail all you need to do is save them to your desktop and those will post just fine.

Fogey · 12-21-2010, 05:30 PM

I have Photoshop and use it all the time. I was thinking there might be something in the Camaro5 posting software that would let me do it there. I'll use Photoshop in the future.
Thanks for the advice

12-21-2010, 04:45 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Photo posting question I have figured out how to post photos but they are always too big., ie you have to scroll around to see the whole pic. How do I downsize my photos befoer posting them? Sorry if this is on search. I couldn't find it.

12-21-2010, 04:49 PM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Open them in paint, at the top click on "Image" and go to "Stretch/Skew" I usually start off putting 50 in both the vertical and horizontal boxes. Hit okay, and save the file. I usually save the file to a new location so I have a down-sized version and the original is left intact. If 50% is still too big, try it again with different percentage. Play with it. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

12-21-2010, 04:49 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,681 View My Garage	you need to get some softwear that allows you to edit your images, and resize them....I don't know what would be best.....I have been using Photoshop for the last 18 years.....you can do pretty much EVERYTHING with it....but its a HUGE program and expensive....there are certasinly some out there that will do what you need that are cheep, or even free. Google search for free photo editing softwear. here are a few: http://picasa.google.com/ http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php http://www.getpaint.net/ http://www.gimp.org/ __________________

12-21-2010, 05:11 PM	#5
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	If you happen to be using MS Office and specifically Outlook to get your e-mail you can highlight the large pics and then Right click on them and indicate Send To, select Mail Recipient, and the program will give you the option to make the pics smaller for e-mail. Once you have them in a blank e-mail all you need to do is save them to your desktop and those will post just fine. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

12-21-2010, 05:30 PM	#6
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	I get the dumb a-- of the year award I have Photoshop and use it all the time. I was thinking there might be something in the Camaro5 posting software that would let me do it there. I'll use Photoshop in the future. Thanks for the advice

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