compressing a picture file

[steve r]

I have scaned a picture in to a png file, the file size is 14.2 mb. my
problem is that i need to send this file to a competition and the maximum
file size they will accept is 200kb and it has to be a png file with at least
300dpi. Is there any way of doing this.

[John Inzer]

Post by steve r
I have scaned a picture in to a png file, the file size
is 14.2 mb. my problem is that i need to send this file
to a competition and the maximum file size they will
accept is 200kb and it has to be a png file with at least
300dpi. Is there any way of doing this.

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The DPI can be set when you scan the picture.

Do they specify a required pixel size for the
image? 640x480, 800x600, etc.?

.png is an unusual requirement... are you positive
that they will not accept a .jpg image file?
--
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[steve r]

They do not specify a pixel size, but they will accecpt a .jpg file. I have
now managed to put the picture on to a .jpg file and it is 1.9mb, will I be
able to get it down to 200kb?

thanks steve r

Post by John Inzer

Post by steve r
I have scaned a picture in to a png file, the file size
is 14.2 mb. my problem is that i need to send this file
to a competition and the maximum file size they will
accept is 200kb and it has to be a png file with at least
300dpi. Is there any way of doing this.

===================================
The DPI can be set when you scan the picture.
Do they specify a required pixel size for the
image? 640x480, 800x600, etc.?
..png is an unusual requirement... are you positive
that they will not accept a .jpg image file?
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
Digital Image
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http://tinyurl.com/aczzp
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[John Inzer]

Post by steve r
They do not specify a pixel size, but they will accecpt a
.jpg file. I have now managed to put the picture on to a
.jpg file and it is 1.9mb, will I be able to get it down
to 200kb?
thanks steve r

=================================
Download and install the following free
powertoy and you can easily resize the
.jpg image and make the file smaller:

ImageResizer.exe
http://tinyurl.com/36n

Then you can open any folder that contains
images and you will have an option to resize.
Just right click the selected image files and
choose Resize Pictures from the menu. You
can select one image or a whole group.

The program will place the resized copies in
the folder with your originals.
(Tip: *Never* overwrite your originals)
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP

Digital Image
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http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

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[steve r]

thankyou, I've compressed it to 34kb now.

Post by John Inzer

Post by steve r
They do not specify a pixel size, but they will accecpt a
.jpg file. I have now managed to put the picture on to a
.jpg file and it is 1.9mb, will I be able to get it down
to 200kb?
thanks steve r

=================================
Download and install the following free
powertoy and you can easily resize the
ImageResizer.exe
http://tinyurl.com/36n
Then you can open any folder that contains
images and you will have an option to resize.
Just right click the selected image files and
choose Resize Pictures from the menu. You
can select one image or a whole group.
The program will place the resized copies in
the folder with your originals.
(Tip: *Never* overwrite your originals)
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp
Making Good Newsgroup Posts
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

[John Inzer]

Post by steve r
thankyou, I've compressed it to 34kb now.

================================
You're welcome.
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP

Digital Image
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[Michael J. Mahon]

You might have overdone it!

If you're allowed 200KB, try to get near that size, as it will
significantly improve the resolution and quality of your picture
compared to 34KB.

-michael

Post by steve r
thankyou, I've compressed it to 34kb now.

Post by John Inzer

Post by steve r
They do not specify a pixel size, but they will accecpt a
.jpg file. I have now managed to put the picture on to a
.jpg file and it is 1.9mb, will I be able to get it down
to 200kb?
thanks steve r

=================================
Download and install the following free
powertoy and you can easily resize the
ImageResizer.exe
http://tinyurl.com/36n
Then you can open any folder that contains
images and you will have an option to resize.
Just right click the selected image files and
choose Resize Pictures from the menu. You
can select one image or a whole group.
The program will place the resized copies in
the folder with your originals.
(Tip: *Never* overwrite your originals)
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp
Making Good Newsgroup Posts
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

[antony09]

Try to use this picture resizing tool
http://www.softorbits.com/batch_picture_resize/ It works well!