Guidelines For Processing Images To Use In YellowBiz
Format
Pictures must be in JPEG (.jpg) format.
File size
We cannot accept files larger than 1.0 megabyte. We recommend each file to be less than 150 kilobytes. Large images take a long time to download. This frustrates visitors to your site and reduces your chances of gaining new customers. See our resizing tips below on reducing file size.
Resolution
Pictures should have a minimum resolution of:
72 dpi (dots per inch) for online.
Pictures using a smaller resolution will appear fuzzy when you upload them.
Portrait or landscape?
YellowBiz accepts landscape and portrait pictures. Both work well online.
Making changes to your pictures
The following can dramatically increase the effectiveness of your pictures.
Cropping
To improve the framing of your picture, crop it using a photo editor before you upload.
Rotating
Ensure your picture is 'round the right way'. Make it easy for the buyer to see what you're selling by rotating your picture before you insert it into your ad. It's difficult to view a picture that is sideways.
Resizing
Adjust the image size to get the right balance between image quality and optimal download time. See below.
Adjusting file size of your picture
Checking file size
The file size generally appears next to the file name in your computer's directory (e.g. Windows Explorer). If it doesn't, try:
- right-clicking on the file to display the file properties which should include the file size, or
- hovering your mouse over the file name to get a summary of the file, including its file size, or
- changing the view format of your directory to one that displays the details of your files.
Resizing the picture to reduce file size
There are two ways to reduce the file size of pictures. You can use either or a combination of both to create a picture with the appropriate file size.
1. Image size
The original size of many digital photos is often large. Reducing the length and width of your picture can reduce file size without affecting the detail.
2. Image resolution (quality)
Print quality photos are not needed for online use. You can reduce the quality (and file size) and still create a picture that allows a website visitor to view all the detail of the original.
The steps below explain the options for resizing your picture. The process as well as the names of the options may vary depending on the photo editor you use.
How to resize your picture:
Open the picture in your photo or image editor (download FREE IrfanView here)
Check the Image menu for a resizing option, such as:
- Image size
- Resize, or
- Stretch.
Specify a new image size or a percentage by which to reduce the original image.
Make the maximum length around 500 pixels (15-20cm). It is difficult to see detail in smaller pictures.
Tip: If you are reducing the image size by a percentage, reduce both the height and width by the same percentage to maintain the proportions.
Most photo editors enable you to adjust the resolution from the same menu option.
A resolution of 72dpi (dots per inch) is adequate for online use.
After you've resized your picture, be sure to save it as a jpeg and check the file size by returning to your directory.