OT - Software to reduce digital photos

Uncle C · Aug 28, 2013

I take all my pictures at 9M resolution which is massive if you want to e mail or post on a forum.

Can anyone recommend some reliable free software which can easily reduce the file size - Would this be done by reducing resolution or picture size, or indeed is that the same thing?

JamesAndTheGiantHead · Aug 28, 2013

Download a trial version of Photoshop.

If you happen to stumble across a set of numbers that looks like they belong in the registration code box, then who knows what could happen.

beorhthelm · Aug 28, 2013

gimp.

or for a few, you can just load into MS Paint then save as jpeg or png for a much smaller filesize, or crop or resize for an image of smaller visable dimensions. very basic though. Gimp gives you most the functionality of photoshop.

tinx · Aug 28, 2013

Check this out for a simple option:-

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

theonesmith · Aug 28, 2013

Uploading to imageshack lets you resize, and as it hosts it it gives you a link to post on forums/ in emails

imageshack.us

Superphil · Aug 28, 2013

tinx said:
Check this out for a simple option:-

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

This, saves the need for anything else. Just right click on your image file and choose "resize"

Titanic · Aug 28, 2013

tinx said:
Check this out for a simple option:-

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

Like

Goldstone Rapper · Aug 28, 2013

beorhthelm said:
gimp.

No need to be rude, mate!

:jester:

Dick Head · Aug 28, 2013

http://www.splashup.com/

Norman Potting · Aug 28, 2013

"Compress picture" option under "Picture" in Microsoft Picture Manager 2010 - don't now about earlier versions.

gripper stebson · Aug 28, 2013

Photoshop has got a superb setting where you can choose to resize loads of photos in a folder to a specific new size at the same time rather than one at a time... saves hours!

Wozza · Aug 28, 2013

Elements is <£33 at the moment... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adobe-Photo...7703219&sr=8-1&keywords=photoshop+elements+11

happypig · Aug 28, 2013

I use a program called irfanview. Does batch resizing and everything

Superphil · Aug 28, 2013

gripper stebson said:
Photoshop has got a superb setting where you can choose to resize loads of photos in a folder to a specific new size at the same time rather than one at a time... saves hours!

Afore mentioned Imageresizer does this also. You can select as many images as you want to resize, right click on the selection, set what size you want them to be changed to, 4 pre-sets, or custom size, and also you can retain the original image.

Hyperion · Aug 28, 2013

The Paint programme that is probably pre installed on your PC will do exactly that

dougdeep · Aug 28, 2013

Corel is magnificent but if you want a good free one then go with Gimp.

zego · Aug 30, 2013

As already mentioned earlier, free photo processing program: www.irfanview.com

Excellent, used it for years. Developed continuously.

Consists of the basic program, plus a huge range of add-ons/plug-ins (these are listed at: www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm).

willow147 · Aug 30, 2013

happypig said:
I use a program called irfanview. Does batch resizing and everything

I'll second this recommendation, use it all the time.

Arthur · Aug 30, 2013

happypig said:
I use a program called irfanview. Does batch resizing and everything

Is the right answer.

One of the two bits of software I miss from my Windo$e days.

BattFink · Aug 30, 2013

Another vote for irfanview, for a freebie It's an awesome bit of software (and very lightweight)

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