Picture resizing option question

[Philip]

I have noticed when uploading my pictures they load at full resolution. I have been using the option tab at 600x480 pixels to shrink them and they seem to be in ratio. Is 640 x 480 ok or should I go larger, such as 
1280x720?

I know at full resolution the user must scroll to see the loaded photos.

Thanks,
Philip       
 

[Bernd]

Philip,

My pictures are 1080 wide, Length varies do to the fact that I use a photo edit program to resize the width pixel count. I believe 1080 is standard for forums.

Bernd

[robert goslin]

I generally resize my photo's at either 900  or 1000 wide, just so the forum isn't overloaded, and find that is a good viewing size.
I think we've been told we don't need to resize, but I do it as a courtesy anyhow to save space, and yes,to stop having to scroll.

[Rick]

I've been posting my pictures at 1,100 pixels on the longest side.
If 1,000 is preferred I'll start doing that.

[jbvb]

I usually shrink by percentage to a larger dimension around 1024 in my photo program, before uploading.  But technically, AFAIK the exact number doesn't matter, it's just being good citizens about use of storage space. If the picture will display at 800 to 1200 pixels wide on most computer monitors, the benefit (simplicity?) of uploading a larger image file is outweighed by the storage cost: 100-150 kilobytes vs. 3-15 megabytes (depending on your camera & settings).  

There's also the extra time and byte count each viewer expends downloading camera-sized images, and the computing the viewer's machine does to fit it to its display.  These are measurable, but with the quantity of dancing pigs most websites have today, they aren't visible most people.

[Keep It Rusty]

1280x720 is a great, and recommended, viewing size.

[KentuckySouthern]

Will putting those numbers into the INSERT PHOTO box do that or are we talking about pre-posting, ie: in the "magic picture box*" before coming to the forum?   






*Photoshop or it's near equivalent...

[Philip]

Good question Karl. The built in box within the forum doesn't do anything from what I see or I'm using it wrong?
Philip

[deemery]

There are 2 separable issues here:  (1) size of the stored photo.  (2) size of the display of the (stored) photo.  

I think it's a good practice to downsize photos to the display size before uploading them.  On Mac Photos.app, I use a custom size when exporting, with max -dimension- set to 1100 (usually my photos are wider than taller, but this makes sure the cap applies in either direction.)  Then I upload them to the forum.  When adding them to my post, I just let the default posting size apply.  

dave

[Dave Buchholz]

I've been setting the pictures I've posted at 1000x800 pixels. I would suspect 1080 would fill the frames  slightly bit better.

[Bernd]

I've been setting the pictures I've posted at 1000x800 pixels. I would suspect 1080 would fill the frames  slightly bit better.

That's what I use, 1080. Fills the whole screen, at least on my computer.

Bernd