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    Downsizing Photos for Avatars

    Can anyone explain how to downsize a photo that is bigger than 90 X 90? Please be specific and simple. Internet For Dummies was written with me in mind.
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    My method is to send it to Madtown and beg, but I'm sure there's a more efficient way out there
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    Mailman,

    What do you do when it's close to quiting time and you still got a half-full mailbag for route 25? Why, you find a dumpster in some back alley and unload some of it.

    Same sort of deal with a photo. You just lob-off a bit, nobody will notice.

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    Mailman,
    It is too painful to describe how to resize a photo. Just post a link to photo and let somebody else do it. I know, teach a man to fish, and all that jazz.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harlan Huckleby
    Mailman,
    It is too painful to describe how to resize a photo. Just post a link to photo and let somebody else do it. I know, teach a man to fish, and all that jazz.....
    Maybe you could get someone to help you in upsizing your avatar. 40 X44?
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    Joe,

    That is an AWARD WINNING avatar.

    Does anybody ever suggest trimming the Mona Lisa? Adding a few more lillies to a Monet? Show some respect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harlan Huckleby
    Joe,

    That is an AWARD WINNING avatar.

    Does anybody ever suggest trimming the Mona Lisa? Adding a few more lillies to a Monet? Show some respect.
    At least he spelled it correctly this time........
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    Re: Downsizing Photos for Avatars

    Quote Originally Posted by route25
    Can anyone explain how to downsize a photo that is bigger than 90 X 90? Please be specific and simple. Internet For Dummies was written with me in mind.
    You get "Irfanview"
    It is a free, very easy to use program for basic imaging manipulation.

    Here's a link to a very basic (but good) tutorial on how to use it and resize pics: Click Me

    Then after you're familiar w/irfanview, here's another link that will show you more of the things it is capable of doing: Click Me


    Orrrrr....as previously mentioned, just PM me the image and i'll resize it for you
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    or try PIXresizer. Its free and is extremely easy to use.

    Another is The GIMP. Graphical Image Manipulation Program

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    Great advice by all.

    If anyone feels they dont want to take on the challenge just post a link to what you want and one of us will handle it or email to me using the address in my profile.

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    Hmmmmm......seems someone is playing with my siggy tonight making it smaller.

    Thanks whoever you are!! lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrnBay007
    Hmmmmm......seems someone is playing with my siggy tonight making it smaller.
    For some strange reason that sounds HAWT!!!!!
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    LOL! Having one of those days, huh?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrnBay007
    LOL! Having one of those days, huh?
    Alright, you asked for it........................
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    second vote for Irfanview here. I've used it for years, and it's great.

    Be nice to the programmer though - send him a few buck for a fabulous product.
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