Attaching Photos to Posts: Tips and Tricks

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In summary: So you don't really need to resize it first, but it might save some time if you do it manually.The forum resized images that are too large automatically. So you don't really need to resize it first, but it might save some time if you do it manually.In summary, the conversation discussed the question of how to attach a photo to a post on the site. It was suggested to upload the photo on a third-party server and provide a link to it, as it saves PF resources. The steps for uploading the photo on a third-party server were also explained. There was also a mention of the option to upload the photo directly on the site using the "upload" button, with a maximum size limit of 960x720 pixels
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Is there a way to attach a photo to your post? I can't find one. I think there's a photo appreciation thread on this site but I haven't found a way to attach a photo yet. Any help would be appreciated
 
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It's best if you upload your photo on a third-party server and then provide a link to it. It saves PF resources.
 
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micromass said:
It's best if you upload your photo on a third-party server and then provide a link to it. It saves PF resources.

How do you do that?
 
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Do what exactly? Upload your photo on a third-party server?
 
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Yes. All I want to do is attach a photo to a post I'm intending to make. Please tell me how to do this and the most economical way to save PF resources :woot:
 
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http://s5.photobucket.com Click upload at the top and follow the steps.

Then after you did it, save the link to your picture and click "Image" when making a new message, it's next to the smiley button.
 
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micromass said:
Click upload at the top and follow the steps.

OMG. I have to sign up for a facebook account to post a photo here? I don't do facebook. Pretty weird how prohibitive the posting of images here at PF is. I guess in all the time I've been a member of the community I never cared to share a personal photo, and now when I feel comfortable enough to do so, I'm forced to to join the facebook community, which I'll never do, because they suck
 
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You don't need a facebook account at all. You just need a way to upload your picture on a third party site. The site I linked doesn't require a facebook account.
 
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micromass said:
You don't need a facebook account at all. You just need a way to upload your picture on a third party site. The site I linked doesn't require a facebook account.

Ok, I got it. Thanks Micromass. Check out my post in General discussion, Asteroids Nostagia
 
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You can also use the "upload" button at the bottom right. The forums cache images anyway (= it holds a temporary copy on its servers), uploading it to external services does not save any bandwidth, just a tiny bit of storage. In addition, uploading it here makes sure that it does not get deleted or modified by the external hoster.
 
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mfb said:
You can also use the "upload" button at the bottom right.
Then click "Browse" and navigate through your file system to the image that you want to upload. The maximum size is 960x720 pixels, so you may need to resize your image using some kind of image-editing software first.
 
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The forum resized images that are too large automatically.
 

FAQ: Attaching Photos to Posts: Tips and Tricks

How do I attach a photo to my email?

To attach a photo to your email, click on the "attach file" button in your email composition window. Then, select the photo you want to attach from your computer files and click "open". The photo will then be attached to your email.

What is the maximum file size for a photo attachment?

The maximum file size for a photo attachment varies depending on the email service provider. Generally, it ranges from 10MB to 25MB. If your photo is larger than the maximum size, you can try compressing it or sending it through a file sharing service.

Can I attach multiple photos to one email?

Yes, you can attach multiple photos to one email. Most email service providers allow you to attach multiple files by either selecting multiple photos at once or by attaching them one at a time.

How do I resize a photo before attaching it to an email?

To resize a photo before attaching it to an email, you can use photo editing software or online tools. In most cases, you can right-click on the photo and select "resize" or "edit" to adjust the size before attaching it to your email.

Can I attach photos from my cloud storage?

Yes, you can attach photos from your cloud storage as long as your email service provider allows it. Some providers may have a built-in feature to access your cloud storage, while others may require you to download the photo to your computer first before attaching it to the email.

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