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Preparing Photos For Publishing
All photos submitted must be a .jpg or . jpeg named file.
The image size and file size of photos needed for publishing on the web are far smaller than the size used for printing photographs.
All photos shown on the site have a maximum size of 640 x 480 pixels.
In a portrait mode the maximum height of the photo will be 480 pixels.
All photos submitted via the advert form are automatically reduced to
a size suitable for publishing on the site. However if the files or photo
size are too large you may experience problems uploading the photos. We
therefore suggest that in order that the photos upload quickly from the
advert form and download quickly when viewing the advertisement, that
photos submitted are no larger than 640 x 480 pixels and have a small
file size. Photos larger than 1.5 mb may not upload.
There are several ways that you can initially reduce the size file of
any photos :
By setting your digital camera to a smaller image size (640 x 480) will
reduce the file size of the photo.
If scanning photos choose a low dpi setting.
RESIZE PHOTOS USING WINDOWS XP. There is
a very quick and easy way to reduce the size of any photo on your computer
using Windows XP.
Click on the photo you wish to use in "My Pictures" or whatever
folder your photo is in. In the left hand column choose "E-mail this
file" from under "File and Folder Tasks" . In the dialogue
box that opens choose "Make all my pictures smaller" - this
will automatically reduce the photo to the desired size of 640 x 480 and
reduce the file size. The photo should now be an attachment to an e-mail.
Click on the photo attachment and save to disk. This is an ideal size
to send as a photo for your advertisement.
A photo that you would send as an e-mail attachment and reduced to 640 x 480 should be ideal as a photo to be used in the advert.
There are commercial programmes available in order to manipulate digital
photos such as Adobe Photo Shop or Paint Shop Pro.
Free Photo Programmes
There are several Free Photo Programmes available that will reduce the image and file size of digital photos.
One of the most effective - and its free and easy to use is: Picsizer Click for Details and can be downloaded from here This programme can easily reduce the file size of any digital photo and for simple details how to use the programme click here
If you are using Windows XP there is a free photo power
tool available from Microsoft. go to www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
and install "Image Resizer" (only 548kb)
When installed - right click on any photo and choose "Resize Pictures"
. Select the size 640 x 480 and a smaller photo will be saved in the same
folder as the larger photo.
To select a photo in the programme - File / New - from the wizard select "Open saved work" and browse for your photo. Once selected go to Image / Image Size - the size of the image can be reduced. By selecting File / Export Optimiser the size of the file can be reduced using the slider. This programme is also can also perform many other functions including cropping photos.