How to insert an image in a thread in this forum,please?

Erika · Erika #1 (**permalink**)

10-04-2011, 01:53 AM

I can't figure out how to insert an image in a thread!
When i hit the Insert Image button a message appears telling me to insert URL http://of my image.
The image is in a folder in my Mac.
How to figure out what its URL is and insert it ?

I know it is silly question , sorry, I am not very much of a techie...

Thanks for any help fellow mac users

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #2 (**permalink**)

10-04-2011, 02:17 AM

You need to upload the image to a picture sharing website or upload the image as an attachment.

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

10-04-2011, 06:51 AM

To insert an image that's on your computer:

Click the Go Advanced button below the reply box.
Scroll down to the Additional Options section
Click the Manage Attachments button

toMACsh · toMACsh #4 (**permalink**)

10-04-2011, 01:02 PM

I see from the options in Manage Attachments, one is not limited to uploading to a website. That should make it easy enough, even for me! Glad I opened this one.

ellenmac · ellenmac #5 (**permalink**)

01-27-2012, 07:58 PM

Thank you for this info, i did not know that either.

Hazoss · Hazoss #6 (**permalink**)

04-01-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtomay

To insert an image that's on your computer:

Click the Go Advanced button below the reply box.
Scroll down to the Additional Options section
Click the Manage Attachments button

Thanks for the pointer -
I tried this and have a sketch done on skitch on my desktop -
when I try to upload it says 'invalid file'
it end with .png - tried reducing the pic image - but can't upload.
maybe skitch is not registering the file reduction -
any help will be welcome - thanks.

I.M.O.G. · I.M.O.G. #7 (**permalink**)

04-19-2012, 01:16 PM

Here are instructions:

inline images.png

In order to upload a PNG here, it must be smaller than 1.95MB in size. If it is larger, you must lower the resolution and save the file again before trying to upload it. Or you can save the file as a jpg or something which reduces the file size.

If it has a PNG extension, it must actually have been saved as a PNG file as well - if you save it as one format, then change the extension to something else, it will cause errors.

Hazoss · Hazoss #8 (**permalink**)

04-19-2012, 05:08 PM

Finally gave up - until your post.

Thanks IMOG for the graphic explanation, much appreciated.
Will give it a try.

I.M.O.G. · I.M.O.G. #9 (**permalink**)

04-19-2012, 10:26 PM

Keep in mind the part about the filesize, different filetypes have different size limits - any file less than 1MB is fine. Any PNG less than 1.95MB is fine too. Anything too large, or with an incorrect file extension will give you an error.

If you still can't get it, email me the file and I'd like to test uploading it and figure out what the problem is for you: spamisyummy@gmail.com (this is the email address I use publicly, someone has to keep google's spam filters busy)

Hazoss · Hazoss #10 (**permalink**)

05-05-2012, 07:48 AM

Thanks, not tried yet - but will get there soon.
So good to know that all of this help is just a click away when you need it

Thanks to clever and helpful folk like you.

CrimsonRequiem #2 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Jul 24, 2008 Posts: 5,956 Mac Specs: MBP 2.3 Ghz 4GB RAM 860 GB SSD, iMac 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 32GB RAM, Fusion Drive 1TB	10-04-2011, 02:17 AM You need to upload the image to a picture sharing website or upload the image as an attachment. 死神はリンゴしか食べない。
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I.M.O.G. #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2010 Posts: 500 Mac Specs: I believe Mac's are meant to be admired, not owned	04-19-2012, 01:16 PM Here are instructions: inline images.png In order to upload a PNG here, it must be smaller than 1.95MB in size. If it is larger, you must lower the resolution and save the file again before trying to upload it. Or you can save the file as a jpg or something which reduces the file size. If it has a PNG extension, it must actually have been saved as a PNG file as well - if you save it as one format, then change the extension to something else, it will cause errors. Matt Bidinger Community Manager
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I.M.O.G. #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2010 Posts: 500 Mac Specs: I believe Mac's are meant to be admired, not owned	04-19-2012, 10:26 PM Keep in mind the part about the filesize, different filetypes have different size limits - any file less than 1MB is fine. Any PNG less than 1.95MB is fine too. Anything too large, or with an incorrect file extension will give you an error. If you still can't get it, email me the file and I'd like to test uploading it and figure out what the problem is for you: spamisyummy@gmail.com (this is the email address I use publicly, someone has to keep google's spam filters busy) Matt Bidinger Community Manager
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Hazoss #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 20, 2011 Posts: 28	05-05-2012, 07:48 AM Thanks, not tried yet - but will get there soon. So good to know that all of this help is just a click away when you need it Thanks to clever and helpful folk like you. Last edited by Hazoss; 05-05-2012 at 07:55 AM.
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Erika #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 09, 2011 Posts: 4	10-04-2011, 01:53 AM I can't figure out how to insert an image in a thread! When i hit the Insert Image button a message appears telling me to insert URL http://of my image. The image is in a folder in my Mac. How to figure out what its URL is and insert it ? I know it is silly question , sorry, I am not very much of a techie... Thanks for any help fellow mac users
	QUOTE Thanks

toMACsh #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 30, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,805 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core 2 Duo	10-04-2011, 01:02 PM I see from the options in Manage Attachments, one is not limited to uploading to a website. That should make it easy enough, even for me! Glad I opened this one.
	QUOTE Thanks

ellenmac #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 21, 2012 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 61 Mac Specs: iMac , iPad , MBP, iPod	01-27-2012, 07:58 PM Thank you for this info, i did not know that either.
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Hazoss #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 20, 2011 Posts: 28	04-19-2012, 05:08 PM Finally gave up - until your post. Thanks IMOG for the graphic explanation, much appreciated. Will give it a try.
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