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Hello Again,
I wanted to upload some pictures to show you all, but it kept saying my file was too large. How do you upload multiple photos to show on this group. I wanted you to be able to view them all at the same time, so you could get the full meaning of my question.
Barbra
 
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File sizes have to be under 150K. Sometimes if I've already resized a photo and don't want to make it smaller (since you can't see details when they're real small) I open the pic in MS Paint then save it without doing anything to it. For whatever reason, this reduces the file size but leaves the pic the same size it was. If you have Windows, Paint is in the Accessories option in the Programs menu.

I'll let someone else chime in on how to put multiple pics in the same post. I think I might know, but don't think I've ever tried it, so I can't provide solid info on that.


Christie
 
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In order to have multiple pictures on one post, you would need to make them into one picture using MS Paint or some other photo editing software. The total size of the upload file still would have to be under 150K as Christie mentioned. You could also upload your pictures to a free photo sharing site like Photobucket, make the album public and then insert the link in your post. You'll get fewer responses by doing that, but it might be easier for you.
 
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Gracie,
With this board acting 'funny' I have tried that one and it does not always work! So frustrating. Hard for a new person to start sharing when those of us who have been here for years are having the same problems with the board not working right for a couple of months now.


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Originally posted by Mary Ruth:
Gracie,
With this board acting 'funny' I have tried that one and it does not always work! So frustrating. Hard for a new person to start sharing when those of us who have been here for years are having the same problems with the board not working right for a couple of months now.

I saw that BDM was having problems, but I didn't realize that the problems were wide-spread. Sorry.
 
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I use Paint and have never had a problem.
Just stretch/screw to "30" in each box and save it. Then it will upload.

(I've recently uploaded a picture with no problems.)

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