I am using the image editing software that came with my HP printer. It is a new printer (3months old).
My problem is resizing images. When I go to resize an image (usually smaller) I input the new dimensions and get a corresponding image size. LAtely, when I try to resize VGA (800X600) images for an avatar the new image (based on max 12kb) is tiny.
I don't know if it is the software or the original image. I have been successful before, but now I can't get it to be large enough visibly within the size req.

Thanks for the help





Eric

 

I think you should base it on pixels rather than kb. resize it so that the larger of the two sides is 140 pixels.

 

when you change the pixels, the kb automatically/proportionally changes. they don't change independent. That is why the images are so small.

 

I can change them independently on my programs. If you'd like me to try to resize it for you, pm it to me.

 

I need new software. Any suggestions. Basic editing...
pm sent (thanks)

 

when changing your picture size (pixel x pixel), you do make it a little smaller, but the resolution is what makes it a huge size (kbytes).. anything that you are posting online, just for viewing does NOT need to have more then 72dpi, that is the standard screen resolution, anything higher will just add to picture size, and look identical (unless someone wants to print it out)

also, gifs are smaller then high-quality jpegs, although you can turn down the quality in most quality editing programs therefore making a jpg smaller then a gif... comes down to personal preference (jpeg, does usually look a lil better)

Examples..
200x200 @ 72dpi (GIF) = 1 - 2KBytes
200x200 @ 72dpi (JPG) = 2 - 6KBytes

*NOTE: all this information is for raster images only (pixels), images created by photoshop, fireworks, etc... vector images are MUCH smaller, as they are mathematically defined points and lines (the only way you want to do your die-cut images), done in programs such as illustrator, freehand, etc..

main programs i use for graphical content is photoshop, illustrator, fireworks, freehand, etc... all non-free programs, but.. you get what you pay for.

 

Microsoft has a new PowerTools program that'll resize pretty easily.

If you want more advanced, go with Gimp.

 

you have pm filthy...

 

i got a free program of download.com called unlimited paint its not the best software, but works great for resizing images to make them internet friendly