avatar pic ?s

[GWag89]

Ive tried resizing and resizing again. Basically the file requirements for an avatar are beyond small. In order to get my pics within the 100x146 16.6kb i have to make them microscopic. all of my pics have been taken with a 10yo digital camera or my 4yo cell phone and still the files are TOO LARGE even after resize

Ive noticed very few members have avatars and i believe it to be a result of the pic requirements. what do i need to do to get a decent avatar pic? Im a member of 5 forums and have been using them for the better part of 8 years. Ive never had any trouble creating an avatar until today. Suggestions?

[carnuck]

If you are using Windows, then download irfanview and cut the DPI to 72. Or email it to me and I can adjust it for you.

[Stuka]

What are you using to edit them? If you are using paint, it likes to save things at bitmaps, which are gigantic. If you save it as a jpg, you should have no problem getting them to fit into the size requirements.

What is the data size on your avatar that you use other places?

[GWag89]

I fixed the problem using irfanview.

the old adage holds true "you need to be smarter than the equipment you operate"

[carnuck]

I just wish they made a version for Linux. I have to load my XP side (dual boot), do the images then mail them to myself. I just had a buddy help me dump Win 7 from my laptop and go Linux Mint Qiana version.

[Stuka]

I just wish they made a version for Linux. I have to load my XP side (dual boot), do the images then mail them to myself. I just had a buddy help me dump Win 7 from my laptop and go Linux Mint Qiana version.

Just use Gimp.

[carnuck]

I do but it doesn't seem to turn out right when I do it (can't read the directions either)