Outlook, EMail and Compression

[Guest]

I just recently purchased a Nikon 3.2 mp digital camera. I tried to email my
first batch of pictures using Outlook 2001, but was unsuccessful because of
the large file size (10 - 12 pics). My pictures are 2048 X 1536 and average
750 kbs each. The camera is defaulted to shoot at this size, I guess. After
I transfer them to my computer they stay at this size. When I receive emails
from friends I notice that their picture sizes are 640 X 481 and average 64
kbs, and some are using much higher mega pixel cameras (up to 8.0)! Do I
have to compress my photos manually before emailing...I was hoping Outlook
would do this for me? And if I do have to compress the photos manually
before sending, what software do you recommend? I have XP Pro installed, and
Nikon PicturePerfect software. Thanks.

 

[Yves Alarie]

To decrease the size of the file for e-mail, web publishing, etc.



Go to this site and download the free Image Resizer. Exe file in one of your
folder.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Once in your folder, double click on it to install it.

Once installed, you right click on a photo file (or on a group of selected
photo files).

Click on Resize image on the opening menu.

A window will open, select the size you want.

New files will be added in your folder, same name as original file but with
the word (small) or (custom) added.



The first time you use it, you may not see Resize image on the opening menu
after you right click on a photo file or if you see it and click on it, it
may not work. If so, do the following:

Click on Run, click on Start and type the following in the textbox:

REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL

and press the Enter key.

Note that there is a space between ...32 and SHI.

You should get a "success" message after pressing the Enter key.