A question was recieved as a result of the Pictures page.

Dear Peter
Thanks for the info. I have this problem - friends send enormous pics.
 
I don't send pics as I can't find a way of reducing them .
 
Still can't after reading your letter. Please explain in words of two 
syllables where I can find the info in Microsoft XP pictures which are 
in JPG format, so that I can reduce the pictures I want to send. 
Many thanks 
Gillian.

There is no doubt that other folks have the same problem !!

I am not sure if I can keep to 'two syllables' - BUT - I will keep it as simple as I can

As requested, the answer relates to Microsoft XP

First, open Windows Explorer

• Click on 'Start'
• Click on 'All Programs'
• Click on 'Accessories'
• Click on 'Windows Explorer'

If your Window looks different to the one above,

• Click on 'View'
• Put the Dot on 'Details' - by Clicking on Details

If you do not have a "Size" column, there are two ways (at least) that you can find the size.

• Right Click on the file
• Click on 'Properties'

 

That shows you the size !!

The second way is to

• Click on 'View'
• Click on 'Choose Details'
• Put a Tick at the side of 'Size'
• Click on 'OK'

You can now see the information about sizes.

That has answered the question asked.

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I can predict that the next question could be "How do I resize"

There are lots of programs that will do it for you.

I use something called 'Paint Shop Pro'
BUT
Lots of folks will not have a program to do the re-sizing
SO
A quick Wiz through a possible process follows

• Look at www.irfanview.com
• It is Free - it works !!
• Download a copy
• Remember, oh PLEASE remember where you save it to on your PC

When you have downloaded it (it will be 'iview398.exe'),

• Find the file in Windows explorer
• Double Left Click on the file
• Click on 'Run'
• Keep Clickin on 'Next'
• UNTIL you get to:-

• I suggest that you untick the two Google products (they always cause me agg) - if you already have them, they will stay there !!

When the Installation is complete, you will see two new Icons on your desktop.

• Double Click on 'irfanView'
• Open the file that you want to resize
• Click on 'Image'
• Click on 'Resize/Resample'

• Put the dot in 'Pixels'
• I suggest that you try changing the Width to '400'
• Click on 'File'
• Click on 'SaveAs'

Thats it , I think (well I hope).
BUT
If you have questions - ask them !!