How to make an avatar?

rsk289 · rsk289 #1 (**permalink**)

04-04-2009, 07:09 PM

Probably a stupid question, but I just want to use a photo for a forum avatar. I've tried opening it in preview or in iphoto, but by using 'save as' I can't get it small enough to be accepted as an avatar (20K). Do I have to buy some editing programme to do this - I didn't have a problem on PC? What am I doing wrong?

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

04-04-2009, 09:24 PM

There are size and dimension limits. Try using something like Seashore to edit the picture to the correct size/dimensions.

Chris.... · Chris.... #3 (**permalink**)

04-06-2009, 03:08 PM

upload the image to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket and resize it.

rsk289 · rsk289 #4 (**permalink**)

04-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks - can't find a way of resizing in Seashore, but Photobucket's done the trick.

vansmith · vansmith #5 (**permalink**)

04-06-2009, 06:37 PM

Just for reference, in Seashore go to Image > Scale...

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-04-2009, 09:24 PM There are size and dimension limits. Try using something like Seashore to edit the picture to the correct size/dimensions. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-06-2009, 06:37 PM Just for reference, in Seashore go to Image > Scale... Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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rsk289 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 16, 2008 Posts: 4	04-04-2009, 07:09 PM Probably a stupid question, but I just want to use a photo for a forum avatar. I've tried opening it in preview or in iphoto, but by using 'save as' I can't get it small enough to be accepted as an avatar (20K). Do I have to buy some editing programme to do this - I didn't have a problem on PC? What am I doing wrong?
	QUOTE Thanks

rsk289 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 16, 2008 Posts: 4	04-06-2009, 05:55 PM Thanks - can't find a way of resizing in Seashore, but Photobucket's done the trick.
	QUOTE Thanks

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