Any good free image compression software out there?

[JohnL]

Any good free image compression software out there?

[6-line]

John,

are you talking about resizing?

if you run Windows XP there is a free powertool for resizing pics. You simply right click and the option appears and it gives you various choices and a custom mode.


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p.../powertoys.asp

that's the link.

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[gregr]

hi John-
sorry it's taken me so long to answer this- my desktop computer is kaput
anyhow- i have photoshop and so haven't ever looked to see what's out there. i do use a program called Irfanview to scan thru my picture folders and i see that it does have a pretty in depth resize/resample options page. i'd say it's worth giving a try:
http://www.irfanview.com/
6-line- that is a very cool feature i didn't know about- thanks!
greg

[JohnL]

Thanks Greg. I'm looking for recommendations for people who email me looking for a way to resize their pictures. I will add that link to the top of the gallery pages.

Greg, please be sure to start uploading your pictures to the new photo gallery

[JohnL]

Originally posted by 6-line
if you run Windows XP there is a free powertool for resizing pics. You simply right click and the option appears and it gives you various choices and a custom mode.

Thanks, the more options the better.

[gregr]

hah! i did upload my first one today. i will be adding more soon though.
later,
greg

[JohnL]

Originally posted by gregr
hah! i did upload my first one today. i will be adding more soon though.
later,
greg

Great, if you need more space, let me know

[gumhead]

I use Ulead Smart Saver Pro. IMO it is the best Image Optimization tool out there! I have been using it for over 5 years now. I cost 60 bucks but if you’re into photography and you have a web site it is well worth it! There is a trial version that lasts for 15 days. here's a link to it if you want to try it out... http://www.ulead.com/ssp/trial.htm

HTH

Here is a pic that is in my gallery here on RC. I optimized with smart saver pro. The original was over 225kb after optimizing it was only 49kb. It looks great, dont it!?!

[stereomandan]

Gumhead,

Yes it looks GREAT

Dan

[JohnL]

Originally posted by gumhead
I use Ulead Smart Saver Pro. IMO it is the best Image Optimization tool out there!

Is it better then their photo explorer product?

[gumhead]

Originally posted by JohnL
Is it better then their photo explorer product?

Ummm its not the same type of software.
Photo Explorer is just a program to look at and organize your photos and digital files.
Smart Saver is just an image optomizing program.

[maxima k2]

Trying to see if this works

[bond007069]

trying

[bond007069]

how come mine is so small? 150 x 112 was the only was i could fit it. It looked awesome on my screen before.

[bmhair03]

I have the same problem as bond007069.Does anyone know the fix?Or what im doing wrong?

[reefplicate]

test test

[reefplicate]

test test

[Goby1kanobe]

I am sorry, I must really be a dope when it comes to computers...I cannot seem to get you image resizing programs down at all. I can download them, but then I either can't find 'em or I can't get the "right click" option to happen.

Any help would be appreciated

[gho]

What kind of computer are you using? What web browser are you using?

Here's a little tutorial on using IrfranView to resize an image and posting it in a RC thread:
http://www.ximinasphotography.com/le...efcentral.html

[Goby1kanobe]

Dell dimension. XP Home OS.

[alice_curiouser]

I recommend Irfanview: http://www.irfanview.com - it's free and easy, and you can resize and/or compress your photos.

[gho]

Originally posted by Goby1kanobe
Dell dimension. XP Home OS.

Are you using Internet Explorer? When you save - try saving it to your desktop - here's an icon on the left of the "Save" dialogue box. That way it will be easy to find it - just look on the desktop once your download completes, then double click the icon.

[Hispaniola]

I am using a Mac with OS X 10.3.9. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[ste6168]

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Thanks,
MrSandman

[beerguy]

Originally posted by Hispaniola
I am using a Mac with OS X 10.3.9. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

iPhoto does a really nice job of resizing.