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Topic: Photo Size Reduction? |
Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 6 Jul 2002 8:30 pm |
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I don't have a scanner, so I went to a copy mart and scanned some photos and saved them on a floppy disc. When I load the photos onto my computer the photos are way too large on the screen.
Is there a way to reduce the size of these photos?
Roger
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 6 Jul 2002 8:50 pm
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I have had that problem too and would like someone to show me how reduced them.....al  [This message was edited by Al Marcus on 06 July 2002 at 09:51 PM.] |
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Everett Cox
From:
Marengo, OH, USA (deceased)
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Posted 6 Jul 2002 9:09 pm
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Roger-- The short answer is "Yes" but must be qualified to fit your particular situation. The viewed image size is dependant on several things. The scan resolution and scale, graphic format, program used to display the image, the monitor resolution setting, etc will all have an affect.
Most graphic viewer programs allow some kind of format and scaling modification to the original image file. You didn't mention what program(s) you are using or have available. What graphic format (.gif, .jpg, .bmp. etc) is used? Give me the info and I can probably suggest or send appropriate viewers with which you can get whatever size you want.
It is important to know WHAT you want to do with the modified images and HOW you wish to view them. Displaying on a computer monitor is much different from what a printer output might be. A good viewing size to send via email or opening from within your internet browser would be different from what you might want for other purposes.
And, of course, the PHYSICAL file size is often a critical factor, too. So, be as specific as you can and I or someone else can surely assist. You might also send me some of the scanned files if they're not too huge. --Everett |
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Ernie Renn
From:
Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2002 2:27 am
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Roger & Al;
Go to: Tucows.com or to: download.com and find an image editor to download that will fit your needs. Most are shareware, (you pay a small amount if you like the program and want to keep using it - usually with a trial period or missing features,) or freeware, (you can download and use it for free.) Search for "image editor". You should find something you can use.
Good luck!
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My best,
Ernie
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Doyle Huff
From:
Broken Arrow, OK USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2002 8:37 pm
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| What b0b said. My brother-in-law and I have had this program for some time and it does the job. |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 7 Jul 2002 8:56 pm
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Here's a web page that offers a lot of information on scanning, for either printing out or using on the web. http://www.scantips.com/
Roger,if you buy a scanner, some type of software will come with that will enable you to do this. Even the most inexpensive scanner avaiable will probably work fine for you. The program b0b suggested will work fine also. Good luck.[This message was edited by Bill Moore on 07 July 2002 at 09:58 PM.] |
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Rob Hamilton
From:
Acton, MA, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2002 10:05 am
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I too am a happy IrfanView user. It's free, and it has lots of nice features. You can "Resize/Resample" one picture, or a whole bunch of them at a time. For one picture, it's under the "Image" menu; for multiples, it's under "File", and "Batch Conversion/Rename".
When doing multiples (Batch Conv...), click on "Advanced Options". Check the boxes that say "Preserve Aspect Ratio" and "Use Resample function". Then enter a new size in "Percentage of Original". I usually make a new folder called "reduced" under the one I'm working from and direct my new reduced pictures there. Set your output format to "JPG".
I've been working with my relatives to get them to use this or similar program to reduce pictures before emailing. Avoid the big upload/download times.
Another nice feature of Irfan view is its ability to view a whole folder of pictures sequentially as a "slide show". Once you've opened one picture in a folder, hit the "Enter" key, and the picture will be displayed in full-screen mode. Use the mouse buttons to advance or back up. Then hit "Enter" again to resume windowed mode. Use "View/Start/Stop Automatic Viewing" to make them advance automatically. It's a great program.
--Rob Hamilton
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