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Software: Ulead PhotoImpact 6, 7, 8, XL or Pro
Author: Debbie Hardisty
Home Page: Debisty Designs
Title: How to Optimize & Save a .jpg Image
Skill Level: Beginner

Featured Tools:
Image Optimizer

Additional Files:
None Required

Description: So you have a really neat image or photograph you want to save eh?  In my experience it's far better to save images that don't require a transparent background as .jpg's, so this tutorial will show you the basics of how to do that using the Image Optimizer. 

My terms of use for this tutorial are simple....What you create using this tutorial is yours to do with as you please. A link back to this tut is appreciated but is not a requirement. The tutorial itself along with the images herein are copyrighted to me and all rights are reserved.


Lets start by going to the menu bar and clicking on Web/Image Optimizer and taking a look at what needs to be done in the box that pops up.

1. This is where you need to select which format you're going to save your image in. Be sure that JPG is selected.

2. Click on the 1:1 button to view your image in the preview pane at full size.

3. This is the preview pane. It shows your image as it will look in it's optimized state. The one on the left hand side shows your image before optimization or in it's original state.

4. You can use the + magnifying glass to zoom in on your image to get a closer look at how optimizing is going to affect it.

5. This is the quality bar. You will notice changes to your image as you move this downward, so it's essential to keep an eye on your viewing pane at this stage. The further you move the slider down towards the lowest quality, the more you will notice changes (blurring) in your image. Starting at a quality of 100, slowly move your bar down the quality scale until you can see alterations in your image. Because you're wanting the best lowest quality you can get, once you see there are alterations, slowly move your bar back up the scale again until you reach a point where the alterations are miminal. For most images that will be at somewhere between 70 and 80. However if you have bright vivid colours in your image, it will probably be a bit higher...80 - 90.

6. The figure you see here is the size your image will be saved at. Notice it's considerably smaller than that of the size given above the other pane.

7. Click on the Save As button. Give your image a name and save to a folder of your choosing on your hard drive.

NOTE: Be sure to choose an image name that will not automatically overwrite your original image or any other image that you're wishing to keep on your hard drive.

Well done! Hopefully you will have now learned to save an image that'll look good on any web page or in any email.

 

 

 

Debisty Designs Tutorial Award

When you have completed this tutorial you are welcome to download and display this award on your web page. As a courtesy, you may wish to display your results on the PhotoImpact International Board. This award is being offered on the honour system. Right-click on image and save to your hard drive.

 

 


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