Shrinking files for putting on emails etc

[mikeprice]

Hi all

 

I've just been trying to submit a request for the council about fly tipping

came across the normal problem with the photo I took as evidence - the image file was too big

 

I normally open it in GIMP and re-export it at reduced quality - but I have to guess at a percentage and then check it

 

I was wondering what other people use and if there is a better (FREE!!!) thingy for reducing image file sizes??

 

I know I used to do this when I was teaching DIDA at GCSE level to get the kids projects down below the maximum limit - but I have no idea about the best thing currently available

 

thought you lot might have better ideas

 

Thanks

[timbo343]

Fast stone image resizer brings down 6mb jpg / png files down to about 700kb if the preset is set to 50%.

 

It's always my go to.

[Mr.Ben]

I use the Image Resizer tool in Microsoft PowerToys

 

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/

 

It adds a link in the file manager context menu so it's really quick.

[mavhc]

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/image-resizer

[jthompson]

Powertoys, or if you're on Mac there'll be a way to rig up something equivalent using Automator.

[sigma]

I usually use Irfanview. Irfanview.com

[simpsonj]

Radical Image Optimization Tool - https://riot-optimizer.com/

Has been my go to for a while, can do batch images as well.

[ITWil]

Can't fault XnConvert - https://www.xnview.com/en/xnconvert/

[stevewill6]

Image Resizer tool in Microsoft PowerToys - Right click menu option for it. Use it all the time in work and at home.

[dmj]

You obviously need photoshop pro. It's the industry standard donchyaknow

 

 

[DGardiner]

Hi all

 

I've just been trying to submit a request for the council about fly tipping

came across the normal problem with the photo I took as evidence - the image file was too big

 

I normally open it in GIMP and re-export it at reduced quality - but I have to guess at a percentage and then check it

 

I was wondering what other people use and if there is a better (FREE!!!) thingy for reducing image file sizes??

 

I know I used to do this when I was teaching DIDA at GCSE level to get the kids projects down below the maximum limit - but I have no idea about the best thing currently available

 

thought you lot might have better ideas

 

Thanks

https://squoosh.app/

[jthompson]

You obviously need Snipping Tool and Microsoft Word. It's the industry standard donchyaknow

 

 

 

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