The jpg file format offers the most compression and smallest file sizes. It is widely used for web page pictures. If you scan your own pictures, use a scanning resolution of around 150 DPI (Dots Per Inch). Afterwards, you can use picture editing software to resize (also called resample) the picture after any cropping or editing. Resolutions of 320 X 240 or so are fine for web use. That resolution should result in a modest file size. > -----Original Message----- > From: KathieMir@aol.com [mailto:KathieMir@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, November 27, 1999 8:26 AM > To: ILMACOUP-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILMACOUP-L] Need someone to explain the sending of pictures on > the INTERNET > > > Hi, > > Hoping someone on the list can explain, to the list, the > different picture > format's. Which ones to use and when to use them - seems we have to pick > from bmp, jpg, wmf, fpx, psd, tif, etc. Some of us, my self > included, are > new to scanning pictures. My problem is what format to save the > picture in. > I want to be able to send pictures, over the INTERNET, to > friends, family and > Gloria to add to the Macoupin County, IL page. When I see it is going to > take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to upload - I abort the process. > > I have tried changing the format - picture looked good until the > next time I > went to look - now the picture is blurry. > > Any help greatly appreciated. > > Happy Hunting, > > Kathie Mirabella > > > ==== ILMACOUP Mailing List ==== > Difference between ILMACOUP-L and ILMACOUP-D: > ILMACOUP-L mailing list allows you to receive every posting > made to ILMACOUP as a separate email. > ILMACOUP-D mailing list allows you to receive several > postings as a single large message. >