how to compress jpeg file

Posted by hksearch1 (380 days ago)

My jpeg photos are over 3MB, how does one compress it to 150K? So that I can post ads with photos on AsiaExpat!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by vp2ez (379 days ago)

IRFANVIEW.COM - and NO MORE "sideways" pix either !!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by briandwest (379 days ago)

Open it in MSPAINT
- Press Ctrl-W
- Change the horizontal and vertical % to 50% and OK it.
- Repeat this until your image is fully visible on the screen.
- Save it
The image will now be much smaller.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Gillo (379 days ago)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Imageresizer from Microsoft. FREE!! Easy to use: install -> right click the image file -> choose "image resize" -> choose the preferred size -> click okay / enter --> Voila!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by hksearch1 (379 days ago)

Thanks all for your input. AsiaExpat resized the photo for me.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by justaguy (296 days ago)

Changing compression rate and changing size aren't really the same thing. Your original question was on compression. A lot of graphics images are already compressed and it's tough to get them any smaller with a Winzip like utility. Your success will depend on the format you use. The best approach is to save as a different format. PNG gives good compression ratio whereas BMP does not.JPEG And GIF should give similar rates of compression and file size for like images.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by conradt (293 days ago)

Yes, use IrfanView (Irfanview.com), can compress and resize pictures. The tool is free.

(I am based in Hong Kong)