JPEG File Too Big: I took a photo some time ago which I'd like to post, but it's only in JPEG format and it exceeds the 20MB limit. I have to change the file format to something that...

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

I took a photo some time ago which I'd like to post, but it's only in JPEG format and it exceeds the 20MB limit. I have to change the file format to something that reduces it to something equal to or below 20MB. None of the PP programs that I have will do this conversion. Does anyone know of a free PP program that will and not screw up the original colors? I've spent $$$ on PP programs and can't afford to purchase any more.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Tiny Tim wrote:

I took a photo some time ago which I'd like to post, but it's only in JPEG format and it exceeds the 20MB limit. I have to change the file format to something that reduces it to something equal to or below 20MB. None of the PP programs that I have will do this conversion. Does anyone know of a free PP program that will and not screw up the original colors? I've spent $$$ on PP programs and can't afford to purchase any more.

Just change the size and/or resolution, colors will be unaffected.

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

robertjerl wrote:

Just change the size and/or resolution, colors will be unaffected.

Well, I simply changed the size and the colors DID change. They were both brought up in the same image viewing program. :-(

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Tiny Tim wrote:

Well, I simply changed the size and the colors DID change. They were both brought up in the same image viewing program. :-(

Eck! Not supposed to. I haven't seen it with LR or PS. What software are you using?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

This post includes four examples w/ screen prints for resizing a JPEG. See if you can find "resize" in your software if using something other than those demonstrated.

Recommended resizing parameters for digital images

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

robertjerl wrote:

Eck! Not supposed to. I haven't seen it with LR or PS. What software are you using?

IrfanView. I think it's the only one I have at the moment that can do it.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Tiny Tim wrote:

IrfanView. I think it's the only one I have at the moment that can do it.

I have never heard of it. I hope someone else can help you. I use Light Room, Photo Shop and rarely an old copy of Picasa 3.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Tiny Tim wrote:

IrfanView. I think it's the only one I have at the moment that can do it.

InfraView is example #4 in the link above.

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

CHG_CANON wrote:

This post includes four examples w/ screen prints for resizing a JPEG. See if you can find "resize" in your software if using something other than those demonstrated.

Recommended resizing parameters for digital images

Thanks for all the info. I'll definitely have to re-read this more than once to understand it all. And "understand" is questionable.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Tiny Tim wrote:

Thanks for all the info. I'll definitely have to re-read this more than once to understand it all. And "understand" is questionable.

You can skip all the 'reasoning' of why to use 2048pixels on the long side. Instead, just scroll down to the screen captures and see if you can find the same panel within your Infraview software and save to the same pixel size.

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

CHG_CANON wrote:

InfraView is example #4 in the link above.

It's IrfanView. I suppose that's what you meant in example #4.

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

CHG_CANON wrote:

You can skip all the 'reasoning' of why to use 2048pixels on the long side. Instead, just scroll down to the screen captures and see if you can find the same panel within your Infraview software and save to the same pixel size.

Will do. Thanks.

bleirer

Tiny Tim wrote:

I took a photo some time ago which I'd like to post, but it's only in JPEG format and it exceeds the 20MB limit. I have to change the file format to something that reduces it to something equal to or below 20MB. None of the PP programs that I have will do this conversion. Does anyone know of a free PP program that will and not screw up the original colors? I've spent $$$ on PP programs and can't afford to purchase any more.

Resizing as a separate issue, I don't get why any jpeg file would be so big? On my 26 megapixel camera at full resolution the largest jpeg file size is 9.1 megabytes. Any program should have a save as option with a button to set at least jpeg quality. If you dial if back to medium it will still look great but the file will be smaller. Make sure you imbed srgb if you have that option.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

To bleirer's point, take a look at your pics posted to UHH several years ago. You used the D7100 to shoot these beauties and they look great on UHH in the small sizes you posted:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-303899-1.html

Which camera was used for the 20+ mb pic, or did you upsize it using software?

bleirer

Unless you are confusing megabytes with megapixels? Been there, done that.