An "overabundance" of graphics?

lorie d.

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Sorry, but I think this is confusing. Anne wants pictures under 12k, but some of the others are talking about kb sizes. If a picture is the size that Anne wants, what are the correct dimensions in pixels?????? (I understand pixels but I don't understand k and kb.)
 

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K and kb both mean Kilobytes, or 1000 bytes. So, when you right click on the picture in your signature and go to properties, there will be a number there by Size: For Snowball's picture, it is 7714 bytes, or 7.7 K or 7.7 kb.

The pixel size can be deceiving because it depends on the quality of the photo, and any time you add animation (GIFs), it increases the size. So an animated GIF with the same pixel height and width as your Snowball may be 10 times the download size. Here's some examples comparing regular JPEGs to animated GIFs:

Snowball (JPEG): 206x172 pixels; 7714 bytes (7.7K)

Zoey (GIF): 175x104 pixels; 59973 bytes (59.9K)

My Save Samoa (GIF): 450x90 pixels; 38733 bytes (38.7K)

Daniela's Sunshine (JPEG): 188x215 pixels; 6583 bytes (6.5K)

Does that make a little more sense? It does get confusing!
 

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12KB is small, but its doable. Both of mine are only 7, and the quality is pretty good I think.

Lorie, I think Snowballs' is fine....don't sweat it! Its under 12kb.
 

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Wow! I have been reading this thread with fasciantion. I have a high speed connection so I don't neded to worry and recently have slimed down my graphic so it doesn't clutter up everything!

My Suggestion , keep it to a limit, 100 kb or something? and if people are really hacked off by the graphics they can use the turn off option


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Phew that's mighty nice of you all - we didn't actually set up any rule you know. I was just sharing what I know about ideal file size for dial-up.

What are your thoughts about the image size though (not the kb's - but the size in pixels). Just as an example - what if I were to use this image as my signature? It's less than 3kb but it's huge in size... I'd hate to see anyone put something like that as their signature...

 

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Originally posted by Anne
Phew that's mighty nice of you all - we didn't actually set up any rule you know. I was just sharing what I know about ideal file size for dial-up.

What are your thoughts about the image size though (not the kb's - but the size in pixels). Just as an example - what if I were to use this image as my signature? It's less than 3kb but it's huge in size... I'd hate to see anyone put something like that as their signature...



That's where the pixals come in.. maybe specify that the images should be a certain height and width, no larger, as well as being small in file size (kb)
 

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Oh... signatures that are large in height drive me nuts! (We're supposed to be honest here, right?
) I don't mind a little extra scrolling, but when my finger cramps up from using my scroll button too much, well, it bugs me. Especially those like Anne's example... small post, HUGE signature. Oi!


I checked my signature size, and it's at 17.3KB. I also peeked at Jamie's (Luv Those Paws's) because I made hers, and it's at 20.04KB. I don't mind trying to reduce their size if they need to be, just let me know and I will, no problem.
And if they do need to be changed, I'll PM the few other people who I made signatures for. If it weren't 4:40am here right now, I'd take care of it tonight.


Oh, and since I didn't mention it. I do think having a size limitation of some sort is a good idea. Especially for those large in height darnit.
 
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Wow! I am pleased at the response here! I have turned off the signatures option, but I will turn it on again if people are reducing the size of their signature graphics.

And I don't have the time and creativity to create signature graphics, but I have photoshop, and can reduce the size (Kb and pixel) for anyone who would like some help. Just send me a pm if you would like help, it will only take a minute or two.

Thanks everyone, this is why I love this place.
 

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I've been thinking about it, KB size anyway. If we limited it to say maximum 20-25 KB, you could still have small multiple images (like Daniela's signature, 2 graphics at +/- 7KB each), or one larger one or a very simple animated GIF, but with a suggested limit of 12KB for one image. But it wouldn't be so excruciating for the dial up people.

For pixel size, width isn't as much of a problem as height, if I'm reading people right. As long as the signature isn't wider than the default width of the post, I don't think it's a problem, like with Jenn's, Jamie's and my signatures. They are all short in height, but long in width. For the height, maybe 200 pixels? Less???

Just throwing out numbers for everyone to consider!
 

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I think I am with jgaruba. It's the endless scrolling to get past a signature that is HUGE in height that bugs me.


And boy, daniela, Feedback is really hoppin' these days!
 
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Heidi, I like those suggestions. A maximum height on pics would be a great help. When the signature takes up the whole screen it is a little frustrating as well as time consuming for download.
 

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LOL Deb25!

I thought when I volunteered to mod Feedback it would be slow, and now lookey here! There are actually threads being started on a regular basis!
 
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