Sending Large Photo Files by Email
Feb 4, 2012 12:01:45 #
SteveH wrote:
My camera is 21 Megapixels and the photo files are huge. If I want to send a friend a couple of shots what is the best way to do so? I tried to send through gmail and it took 10 minutes to load and then never went through.
In the past I have used Snapfish or Shutterfly but many people do not wish to open photos from these companies because they believe that they have to buy something if they sign up.
In the past I have used Snapfish or Shutterfly but many people do not wish to open photos from these companies because they believe that they have to buy something if they sign up.
I use the software that came with my Canon camera...there is a tab that is labeled email and will convert the file size automatically for you...I then save that file to a separate folder that I label email photo so that it does not convert my original pic and than I will select from that said folder to send the image...hope that helps
Feb 4, 2012 18:52:03 #
please send me the steps, I was trying to send my eyeglass perscription and it was over one mb and I could't send it.
roy.nichols5@frontier.com
roy.nichols5@frontier.com
Feb 4, 2012 19:09:03 #
[quote=CanonShot][quote=SteveH]My camera is 21 Megapixels and the photo files are huge. If I want to send a friend a couple of shots what is the best way to do so? I tried to send through gmail and it took 10 minutes to load and then never went through.
In the past I have used Snapfish or Shutterfly but many people do not wish to open photos from these companies because they believe that they have to buy something if they sign up.[/quote
Steve, I have used Fast Image Resizer (Freeware) for years. It is made for people who quickly want to resize pixs of any MB size for email or other purposes. It gives you MANY choices for reduced sizes. For instance, I usually send photos to friends or acquaintances in one of three different sizes. Two samples below. Once you download this FREE program, it puts an icon on your desktop or quick taskbar.
When I open a folder with full size pix as you mention, I click on the icon, select a prefered size for emailing then click and drag an original image into the small resizer screen that popped up on the desktop next to my open photo folder. DON'T worry, nothing happens to the original after you drag and drop the image file into the resizer box. It is still in the photo folder. A new folder...labeled "resized"... appears in the photo folder or on your desktop containing your resized images. No matter the size of the original image, it only takes seconds to resize it.
Then, you can just insert the resized file into your email. Works like a charm. There are a number of free resizer programs, but FAST IMAGE RESIZER is the only one I use since I don't want to fiddle with resizing during PP.
http://download.cnet.com/Fast-Image-Resizer/3000-12511_4-10655681.html[/quote]
This is just what a klutz like me is looking for. Thanks.
In the past I have used Snapfish or Shutterfly but many people do not wish to open photos from these companies because they believe that they have to buy something if they sign up.[/quote
Steve, I have used Fast Image Resizer (Freeware) for years. It is made for people who quickly want to resize pixs of any MB size for email or other purposes. It gives you MANY choices for reduced sizes. For instance, I usually send photos to friends or acquaintances in one of three different sizes. Two samples below. Once you download this FREE program, it puts an icon on your desktop or quick taskbar.
When I open a folder with full size pix as you mention, I click on the icon, select a prefered size for emailing then click and drag an original image into the small resizer screen that popped up on the desktop next to my open photo folder. DON'T worry, nothing happens to the original after you drag and drop the image file into the resizer box. It is still in the photo folder. A new folder...labeled "resized"... appears in the photo folder or on your desktop containing your resized images. No matter the size of the original image, it only takes seconds to resize it.
Then, you can just insert the resized file into your email. Works like a charm. There are a number of free resizer programs, but FAST IMAGE RESIZER is the only one I use since I don't want to fiddle with resizing during PP.
http://download.cnet.com/Fast-Image-Resizer/3000-12511_4-10655681.html[/quote]
This is just what a klutz like me is looking for. Thanks.
Feb 4, 2012 19:37:45 #
OK, this is totally cool. I just tried it and it works like magic.
http://download.cnet.com/Fast-Image-Resizer/3000-12511_4-10655681.html
http://download.cnet.com/Fast-Image-Resizer/3000-12511_4-10655681.html
Feb 4, 2012 19:52:07 #
[quote=djmills][quote=CanonShot]
You are welcome, dj. It was interesting to hear some of the other options, too.
SteveH wrote:
My camera is 21 Megapixels and the photo files are... (show quote)
You are welcome, dj. It was interesting to hear some of the other options, too.
Feb 5, 2012 11:20:33 #
Feb 5, 2012 17:45:41 #
rnichols wrote:
Thank you so much, I made the download.
You will be glad you downloaded this one... slick and clean is the only way to describe what fast resizer does. Have fun.
Feb 6, 2012 16:55:02 #
There is one more new method to send large photos in their original form without resizing. Perhaps you may have heard of it. It is called Binfer. It sends files directly from computer to computer/mobile devices, hence removing any middleman approach. And since files do not sit on some third party servers, it is very safe and secure for private and confidential stuff. Lastly, because of the direct approach there is no limitation on size and quantity. Do check it out when you get a chance: http://www.binfer.com
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