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BakaBT only allows images for descriptions that are <150kb in size. If your image is over the limit, you'll have to compress it to a file size that's acceptable. | BakaBT only allows images for descriptions that are <150kb in size. If your image is over the limit, you'll have to compress it to a file size that's acceptable. | ||
=JPEG Compression= | |||
JPEG is a format for lossy compression of images. This is the simplest and most wide-ranged used image format for compression. | JPEG is a format for lossy compression of images. This is the simplest and most wide-ranged used image format for compression. | ||
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===Compression in GIMP=== | ===Compression in GIMP=== | ||
#In GIMP, choose to save as a JPEG. You should see | #In GIMP, choose to save as a JPEG. You should see a dialog box. | ||
#Adjust the quality as high as possible until it's just under <150kb. | #Adjust the quality as high as possible until it's just under <150kb. | ||
[[Image:Gimpjpgwindow.png|center|Dialog Box]] | |||
===Compression in Photoshop=== | ===Compression in Photoshop=== | ||
#Go to ''' | #Go to '''[http://wiki.bakabt.me/images/2/2f/Saveforwebservices.png File>Save for Web & Devices]''' | ||
#Change the file type to drop down in the drop down box | #Change the file type to drop down in the drop down box | ||
#Adjust the quality to find the right file size (Look at the bottom left under the preview) | #Adjust the quality to find the right file size (Look at the bottom left under the preview) | ||
[[Image:Photoshopjpegsave.png|center|Save for Web & Devices in Photoshop]] | |||
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BakaBT only allows images for descriptions that are <150kb in size. If your image is over the limit, you'll have to compress it to a file size that's acceptable.
JPEG Compression
JPEG is a format for lossy compression of images. This is the simplest and most wide-ranged used image format for compression.
Compression in GIMP
- In GIMP, choose to save as a JPEG. You should see a dialog box.
- Adjust the quality as high as possible until it's just under <150kb.
Compression in Photoshop
- Go to File>Save for Web & Devices
- Change the file type to drop down in the drop down box
- Adjust the quality to find the right file size (Look at the bottom left under the preview)
