Resizing of images in CS2

[B]

now this may seem like a complete numpty question, but how do I "resize" images within cs2 so that I can upload them into photobucket and into yd afterwards and place in threads...

the problem I have at the moment is that I can post my pictures in the gallery but at times you want to put some in a thread. I upload them ok to photobucket but when I then want to place them in yd I constantly get the same message "your file is too large, exceeds size"

what to do?? ok, so maybe I am having a numpty moment, but I can for the life of me not think how I change the pixel size (or whatever is required) without loosing quality of image

anyone???

[samui13]

once PS is open and you have the file open, click the help tab, the n on the drop down tab press " re-size image"

[Steve Sub]

Originally Posted by The Prices

now this may seem like a complete numpty question, but how do I "resize" images within cs2 so that I can upload them into photobucket and into yd afterwards and place in threads...

the problem I have at the moment is that I can post my pictures in the gallery but at times you want to put some in a thread. I upload them ok to photobucket but when I then want to place them in yd I constantly get the same message "your file is too large, exceeds size"

what to do?? ok, so maybe I am having a numpty moment, but I can for the life of me not think how I change the pixel size (or whatever is required) without loosing quality of image

anyone???

Image menu -> Image Size. Enter the required pixel dimensions (eg. 640x480). Make sure that Constrain Proportions and Resample Image boxes are both ticked and the Resampling method is set to Bicubic (this is best to use until you know a bit more about resampling!). You may well find you need to apply a little Sharpening to the resized image. Then save as JPG, set to about level 5. This will be good enough for web and email usage.
If you have many images to resize, you can record a macro (Action) to apply these settings to a whole folder.
HTH
Steve

[dlegros]

Or just use Image -> Image Size (CTRL-ALT-I).

Make sure Resampling is turned on, set a resolution of 72dpi for screen use and set the image size in pixels (I tend to use 800x600).

When you save, use the File -> Save for Web option, you can play with different formats and compression levels and get an on-the-fly preview.

PM/eMail if you want more detailed help.

Dom

[B]

thank you all, will try that later (just been told by he who thinks he should be obeyed that I should do some hoovering before he comes home from work.... slave driver...lol)

[Allie T]

I'd agree with Dom on this as it's what I do when resizing and optimising images for the web.

Works darn well but not so good when you then try and print the images.

All the best

Allie

[B]

what size should I resize them to to be suitable for posting in threads on here??

[soldave]

You have bought CS2 and don't know how to resize images?!?! That's an expensive program for people who just want to mess around with images. You could have saved some money and just downloaded a program like Irfanview for free which will do simple resizing and editing for you.

[B]

Originally Posted by soldave

You have bought CS2 and don't know how to resize images?!?! That's an expensive program for people who just want to mess around with images. You could have saved some money and just downloaded a program like Irfanview for free which will do simple resizing and editing for you.

Yes I have cs2 - but that does not mean I am excluded from asking questions, or did I misunderstand that one??

[dlegros]

Originally Posted by soldave

You have bought CS2 and don't know how to resize images?!?! That's an expensive program for people who just want to mess around with images. You could have saved some money and just downloaded a program like Irfanview for free which will do simple resizing and editing for you.

Thanks for that helpful input - please keep them coming

Dom