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Topic: Image file size restriction Posted: October 11 2009 at 10:51am |
Is there any chance to have the file size limitation for images be raised to 150k or 200k? Many people use iphones and the images are usually <150k. But, since we have a limit of 100k on this site, the images must be downloaded, resized in some app, and then uploaded. This extra step could be avoided...and, it is a step many people have no clue how to do. I know we are trying to limit bandwidth and storage, but I don't think the quantity of photos we have should not overburden us with a 50k increase.
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 11:36am |
We did increase it a couple years ago to 100K then image hosting sites became popular. I use photobucket to host mine and can still resize the photos, on this site, to whatever size I need. You can also host them here: http://zip-zero.com/wmas/imageUpload.php
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 11:41am |
Ya, I know I can host them elsewhere, that is what I do.
But, instead of:
shoot, save, upload photo(s) to WMAS, select the photos you want from library
it is
shoot, save, upload to photobucket (or other), copy share URL, post to WMAS, rinse, repeat
I know how to do this, but many do not, and even though I know how, it is a bit of a pain (getting each of the photobucket URLs) especially with multiple photos since the built in tool for this forum is way more elegant and you basically have a handy archive when you post.
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 11:43am |
Well, you posted this in the right section and it will be brought up at the next Presidency meeting.
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 11:52am |
What would be the approximate hosting cost to make this happen? If its not too extraordinary I think you could solicit donations specifically to accomplish this goal. I have my own photo hosting (links below), but it seems it would make it easier for most users to do what thefu is requesting. I would be willing to donate for this enhancement.
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 12:43pm |
I think the file size was recently increased to 150 or so???? Try posting a pic and check for us.
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 1:18pm |
Maximum file size 150KB I always have to resize my pictures and this is what it says "Maximum file size must be 150KB"
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 1:26pm |
Your photographs are always so amazing... I read aournd 50 pages of the 52 week project... stunning.
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 1:31pm |
That HAD to have changed in the last week since I KNOW I tried uploading and it told me 100k, now it does say 150k...this is much more reasonable.
Thanks!
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 4:05pm |
Sitaga wrote:
Your photographs are always so amazing... I read aournd 50 pages of the 52 week project... stunning. |
Thanks Bill!
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 5:36pm |
I recommend changing Terence's access to a 50k allowance. That will keep him busy uploading pictures for a while
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Posted: October 11 2009 at 7:33pm |
Maybe at a 50k file size I wouldn't be able to see the lettering on that stand. JK.
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Posted: October 14 2009 at 12:08pm |
Argh! I am still screwed, my new iphone saves at 150-220k!!!
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Posted: October 14 2009 at 6:43pm |
thefu wrote:
Argh! I am still screwed, my new iphone saves at 150-220k!!! |
Ha! You should have checked that before you asked!
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Posted: October 14 2009 at 6:44pm |
Can you change the file compression or image size so the files are smaller?
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Posted: October 14 2009 at 7:18pm |
Terrance,
There are multiple reasons the file size is small. Server space is only a small part of this. Other reasons included reduced page ranking, pics being too big and causing scrolling issues, etc.
The good news is when version 10 is release it will hopefully support ASPJpeg and the upload utility will automatically shrink your file for you. Until then you will need to shrink the file yourself (this is easy) or use a third party gallery to host your pics.
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Posted: October 14 2009 at 7:42pm |
Ya, my old iphone was 2Mp, and the files were usually under 150k, the new one is 3Mp I think. Trust me, I know how to shrink images, thats not the issue...I have been using photoshop forever (v2?). It's just another PITA step. It is just so much easier to email a photo to myself, save it, and then upload it without resizing it or using a service.
I guess I will suffer until the next version...hopefully version 10 is faster too...this forum software is still kinda doggish. Whats the ETA on the upgrade?
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Posted: October 14 2009 at 7:44pm |
Isn't the desire for instant gratification a b**ch.
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