Jump to content
Join the Unexplained Mysteries community today! It's free and setting up an account only takes a moment.
- Sign In or Create Account -

Maximum Size Of File Attachments


Saru

Recommended Posts

Thanks to Al and Bigsteff for bringing this to my attention,

The maximum size for file attachments is 20k, and not 50k as specified by the note next to the attachment browse box. The system will refuse any files larger than 20k, so this is likely the reason why people have been having trouble uploading files.

If you have an image file that is larger than 20k, there are several things you can do to reduce the size, most involving the use of Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop of other similar paint program.

Reduce The Physical Size Of The Image

-------------------------------------------------

If you have an image that is ridiculously large, for example 1024x768, then you can reduce it's filesize by a huge amount by reducing the physical size of the image. Very large sized pictures won't fit correctly in a thread post anyway, and will likely cause the page to stretch out to accomodate it. There's no limit on the dimensions of an image, but it's always best to make it as small as you can, especially if it's a scanned image.

Change the File Type

---------------------------

There are various image file formats, if you image is not a .jpg , then you should consider converting it. A bitmap file for example, .bmp has an extremely large filesize, and can be compressed to a jpg without any noticeable loss of image quality. The same goes for most any other file type. The number one way to reduce the filesize of an image, is to convert it into a jpg.

If you are still having trouble reducing the size of an image, feel free to let me know and I can reduce the image's filesize for you. E-Mail an image you need resized to webmaster@unexplained-mysteries.com and I'll he happy to help.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
  • Replies 0
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Saru

    1

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.