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kreativkid
Joined: 17 Jan 2009
Posts: 199
PS Version: CS4
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 Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject: File size and image compression |
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I'm trying to make an avatar for the forums here, but I can't seem to make it small enough (file size) for it to be usable.
Here it is:
Is there some way I can compress this down to 8kb without losing quality? |
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Sublimity
Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Posts: 92
Location: Canada
PS Version: Master Collection CS3/CS4
OS: XP SP2/3/Vista
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi kreativ,
Try saving the image in .PNG format. That should be considerably smaller if you were using JPEG. When saving, select the option of interlaced, as that usually suppresses the file size by minimal amounts. Interlacing provides for faster load speeds on the web. But honestly, a 8kb .PNG isn't going to hurt anyone.  |
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kreativkid
Joined: 17 Jan 2009
Posts: 199
PS Version: CS4
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, Thanks! Your suggestion worked...but I still can't seem to trim it down to the size I need. Thanks anyways. |
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Sublimity
Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Posts: 92
Location: Canada
PS Version: Master Collection CS3/CS4
OS: XP SP2/3/Vista
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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The elements that determine file size is the different tones of color in an image. What you can do is perhaps resizing the text elements to a smaller size while keeping the dimensions at 100x100, or reduce that glow. |
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kreativkid
Joined: 17 Jan 2009
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PS Version: CS4
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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I've redesigned my avatar and it's working now. Saving as a PNG did the trick.
Thanks for your help! |
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