how do you

[ash]

resize a photo using paint program an image wot is jpeg and keep it jpeg
everytime i try it it resizes it to a bitmap image but i need a jpeg image,im starting off with a jpeg but when i make it smaller it becomes a bitmap image
any idea cheers

[randyandy]

It's ages since I've done it so sorry if I am wrong but if I recall it defaults to it.

When you save I think you need to change the save file type to jpeg using save as instead of save.

Sorry if I am wrong but hope it works.

[Guilbert]

Well first of all, whenever you are working with a JPEG file NEVER work on the original.

Every time you open and save a jpeg file it can change the quality of it (depending on the settings on your editing program).

So save the original and work on a copy.

And randyandy is right.

If you edit a jpeg file and wish to save it (Save As) then at the bottom of the Save As window should be an drop down list where you can specify the file type.

I think Paint defaults to bitmap. Change it to jpeg.

[ash]

cheers chaps,bloody marvellous,sorted
didnt see rhat drop down menu what an idiot
cheers

[andytaylor]

Simple answer is not to use Paint. Try Paint.net (free) or IrfanView (also free) which will not only resize the image but will resample which helps keep the picture looking as good as possible.

[Mr Mark]

Also worth trying:

http://www.splashup.com

http://www.picnik.com

and the new free online version of Photoshop:

https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html

[ash]

cheers andy+mr mark
ta

[fudgeflaps]

Aaaaaaaaaw, I was expecting something more exciting with a tempter of a thread title like that, ash- you've blown it all with a techie question!! !tears!

You could have had such wonders as...........

........bum an alsatian whilst cutting your toenails? or.....

.......stop babecast posts without resorting to violence?

etc

etc

!wink!