Avatars

nags · 08-10-2004, 08:58 PM

How the hell are you people getting your avatars to be 10k and smaller? The smallest I can get mine to be is like 15k

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Dublin · 08-15-2004, 05:37 PM

I'm with you nags. Lets hear from some of you, I've tryed JPG and BMP formats, adjusting the size in photoshop, and more but my avitar is still fuzzy and tiny. Could it be that the original picture is at too high of quailty? Most of my digicam pictures are at about 1 meg.

EWAYota · 08-15-2004, 06:10 PM

i'd put mine in, and it would be too big, so i would shrink it a bit, try, shrink, try, shrink try till it allowed me to put it in. i don't know if jpeg or bmp or any of that means anything. who knows.

Scofco · 08-15-2004, 06:22 PM

If you have Photoshop, here is how you do it:

WT · 08-15-2004, 06:34 PM

Well I just take my high-res pictures and use the XP tool called ImageResizer its free here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
And just right click on my picture I want to use and pic custom and pick a size like 150X120 or so pick what you like and keeps the photo about right, just get something you like and remember for the next time pretty easy to use and has nevered failed me yet no need to use a big program like photoshop just to resize a picture real quick.
Enjoy

oly884 · 08-15-2004, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT

Well I just take my high-res pictures and use the XP tool called ImageResizer its free here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
And just right click on my picture I want to use and pic custom and pick a size like 150X120 or so pick what you like and keeps the photo about right, just get something you like and remember for the next time pretty easy to use and has nevered failed me yet no need to use a big program like photoshop just to resize a picture real quick.
Enjoy

I'm with WT, that's the best, bar none.

Mossback74 · 08-16-2004, 04:22 AM

Irfanview is a free light weight, non microsoft program that I use.

Dublin · 08-16-2004, 04:47 PM

Thanks Scofco,
Never noticed the save for web option before, I'll play around with it until I'm happy with it. I'll probably give WT's suggestion a try when I'm back on the PC, but for now I like working with PhotoShop CS.

calrockx · 08-16-2004, 05:01 PM

good answer scofco. that's what i use too.

what version of ps and windows is that? it looks all funky.

WATRD · 08-16-2004, 05:25 PM

http://www.irfanview.com/

Scofco · 08-16-2004, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calrockx

good answer scofco. that's what i use too.

what version of ps and windows is that? it looks all funky.

PS 7.0 and a WindowBlinds4 skin called XP Corona.

The normal XP skin up and vanished one day and I can't get it back, so I just installed WindowBlinds instead. I forget what XP is supposed to look like to be honest.

ldivinag · 08-20-2004, 06:35 PM

2 words: GIF it... since colors MAY NOT be an issue, try it...

86toyota · 08-20-2004, 06:54 PM

Ok Nags, It's been 10 days and same avatar. What gives?

jrallan26 · 08-26-2004, 08:44 PM

I just d/led the Windows "resizer" program and its awesome! Thanks for the tip......

08-15-2004, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	I'm with you nags. Lets hear from some of you, I've tryed JPG and BMP formats, adjusting the size in photoshop, and more but my avitar is still fuzzy and tiny. Could it be that the original picture is at too high of quailty? Most of my digicam pictures are at about 1 meg. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

08-15-2004, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,596	i'd put mine in, and it would be too big, so i would shrink it a bit, try, shrink, try, shrink try till it allowed me to put it in. i don't know if jpeg or bmp or any of that means anything. who knows. __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

08-15-2004, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	If you have Photoshop, here is how you do it: __________________ Last edited by Scofco; 08-15-2004 at 06:37 PM.

08-15-2004, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
WT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virgina Posts: 721	Well I just take my high-res pictures and use the XP tool called ImageResizer its free here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx And just right click on my picture I want to use and pic custom and pick a size like 150X120 or so pick what you like and keeps the photo about right, just get something you like and remember for the next time pretty easy to use and has nevered failed me yet no need to use a big program like photoshop just to resize a picture real quick. Enjoy __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 SC \| 3" Revtek Front/OME 891 Rear,Diff/Panhard Drop\|AirLift bags\|285/75/R16 Nitto Terra Grappler\|Eaqle 121 w/TRD Logo\|Bilsteins\|Cross-Drilled PS w/PF Pads\|Silver Reverse Gauges\|Custom Grill\|Catch-All Floor Mats\|Sylvania SilverStar\|Weather Tech Visors\|Clear Corner/Fronts\|Alpine MP3/WMA/CD\|99+Headlight/Console Mod\|K&N FIPK W/Drycharger\|Optima Redtop\|Trans-Cooler\|Remote Start\|PICS\|PICS2\|

08-16-2004, 04:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
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08-16-2004, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	Thanks Scofco, Never noticed the save for web option before, I'll play around with it until I'm happy with it. I'll probably give WT's suggestion a try when I'm back on the PC, but for now I like working with PhotoShop CS. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

08-16-2004, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,742	good answer scofco. that's what i use too. what version of ps and windows is that? it looks all funky. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

08-16-2004, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	http://www.irfanview.com/ __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

08-20-2004, 06:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
ldivinag Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Posts: 1,428	2 words: GIF it... since colors MAY NOT be an issue, try it... __________________ leo d. stock 90 4runner

08-20-2004, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
86toyota Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trafford, Pa Posts: 1,158	Ok Nags, It's been 10 days and same avatar. What gives? __________________ Gregg 86 yota extra cab, 4" Pro comp, 33's, cam, header,CF Dual friction, K&N, and so on... (SOLD) 89 toyota 4x4 flatbed MY TRUCK

08-26-2004, 08:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
jrallan26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 1,548	I just d/led the Windows "resizer" program and its awesome! Thanks for the tip...... __________________ My Profile

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