More Avatar Upload Questions

[scrapally]

So, I'm trying to load my avatar as well. I am not using a URL, I am using a file from my computer (the method I prefer). I've resized my image to 65x65. But the KB which are SMALL-under 50- are nowhere near 6 (which btw, seems like a ridiculous size requirement?). Even saving at the lowest quality, the KB are 39. Has anyone successfully loaded a file?

[scrapally]

Still hoping someone has some suggestions here...

[sue.sykes]

What program are you using to edit your photo? I know that PhotoShop (and PS Elements) have a Save For Web feature that compresses images enough that it should work... Just choose that option, and then adjust the quality until it's under the 6K mark.

If you don't have either of those programs, you can try uploading it to a secondary site like Flickr or Photobucket and then use the URL code.

If you have any more questions, just ask!

[scrapally]

You know, I tried that feature. I'm not sure why I thought it didn't work. I'll check it out again. Thanks Sue!

[scrapally]

Hmmm, well, I have a photo. But clearly I'm still doing something wrong as it isn't clear! argh.

[spagirl]

ally, i cannot for the life of me upload an avatar!
i feel like a complete tech idiot!
i've resized ... and 6kb is small... and very pixelated!
glad i'm not the only one!!

[Sherry C]

I could NEVER get it to work. My suggestion is to copy & paste your FB profile pic - it worked for me.

[spagirl]

thanks Sherry!
i think i figured it out!
i did the save for web feature... and made it higher before saving it!
: )