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How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:05 pm
by Matt K
Hey all,

I've got a few message over the last few days about trouble finding out how to upload pictures directly to the forum. I went ahead and made a video and posted it in another thread but I thought I'd put it here just for reference so it was easy to find.


Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:56 am
by Trav1s
Thanks for this update.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:08 am
by Nolabone
Just joined. This is a much easier way to post pictures than back on the old forum. Thanks!

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:53 pm
by Doubler
My problem was (and still is) with trying to upload an avatar. I never can get the dimensions nor the file size right. I've tried maybe a dozen online editors, none of which worked. Sooo... still no avatar. Any suggestions?

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:00 pm
by BGuttman
I think you can use Microsoft Picture Editor to specify pixel size. May need a few trial and error iterations.

I used Corel Photo Editor for mine (but it's not free).

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:49 pm
by Doubler
I wasn't able to do it. Can I upload from imgur? I tried every option using imgur and keep getting "The URL you specified is invalid."

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:12 pm
by Burgerbob
Doubler wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:49 pm I wasn't able to do it. Can I upload from imgur? I tried every option using imgur and keep getting "The URL you specified is invalid."
For imgur pictures, you'll have to get the right URL for the picture (it should end in .jpg) and put it in the img brackets.

You can see what I did below if you quote this post.

Image

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:03 pm
by Doubler
I just did that, and get "! Please enter a URL." I tried the actual suffix jpg?2 and also removed the end to make it just jpg. Same error message with both. :x

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:20 pm
by Burgerbob
Doubler wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:03 pm I just did that, and get "! Please enter a URL." I tried the actual suffix jpg?2 and also removed the end to make it just jpg. Same error message with both. :x
Make sure you are right clicking on the image to get a URL with "copy image address."

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:29 pm
by Doubler
I just now did it the latest way you suggested and got the familiar "The URL you specified is invalid.", so I added the bracketed img and /img, and I got the equally familiar "! Please enter a URL." :idk:

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:57 pm
by Burgerbob
It should look like this, but with brackets on the outside as well. Only taken out so you can see the formatting-

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Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:22 pm
by Doubler
Understood. It's just not working for me. I'll try taking some more pictures and see if I can upload from a jpg file in my computer, but not now. This was the first way I tried, but the file size was too big. In the meantime the ubiquitous pale blue question mark in a light grey square will have to do. THANK YOU for your help, Burgerbob, and I'll either have an avatar, or I'll post about it again.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:36 am
by HawaiiTromboneGuy
Doubler wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:53 pm My problem was (and still is) with trying to upload an avatar. I never can get the dimensions nor the file size right. I've tried maybe a dozen online editors, none of which worked. Sooo... still no avatar. Any suggestions?
I used this website the other day and it worked flawlessly. Avatar images cannot be larger than 200x200.

http://webresizer.com/resizer/

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 6:48 am
by Doubler
Thanks, HawaiiTromboneGuy. This was one of the websites I used, but I couldn't get the file size below 46kb, and 24 is max for the avatar. How would I get this image, or any image, for that matter, down to the limit?

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:00 pm
by BGuttman
If it's the right pixel size try reducing the color depth. You don't need 2 million colors. For a cartoon, often 256 color depth is plenty. For a photo, look at some intermediate color depth.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:21 am
by Model34
What is really annoying is that doing a search for this information brings up nothing!

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:37 pm
by Sonofslyde
Matt K wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:05 pm Hey all,

I've got a few message over the last few days about trouble finding out how to upload pictures directly to the forum. I went ahead and made a video and posted it in another thread but I thought I'd put it here just for reference so it was easy to find.

Thanks 😊

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:57 am
by berntd
Fact is that one unfortunately cannot post pictures to this forum.

One can only post links to photos held elsewhere.

The big disadvantage is that once the external photos get deleted or move, the links will no longer work here and the pictures disappear.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:49 am
by sacfxdx
You can add them as attachments. I think that will upload to this site.
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Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:30 pm
by Posaunus
berntd wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:57 am Fact is that one unfortunately cannot post pictures to this forum.

One can only post links to photos held elsewhere.
Not true. You can easily Upload ("Attach") photos from your own files (on computer or phone).

Instructions have been posted elsewhere - it's pretty easy.

I suggest that before attaching, you "resize" your photos to fewer pixels for faster uploading and downloading.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:48 pm
by BGuttman
One quick point that you may have missed: To upload pictures you need to be in the Full Editor & Review. The pictures can be uploaded from a tab at the bottom of the view.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:00 pm
by harrisonreed
berntd wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:57 am Fact is that one unfortunately cannot post pictures to this forum.

One can only post links to photos held elsewhere.

The big disadvantage is that once the external photos get deleted or move, the links will no longer work here and the pictures disappear.
Your "fact" is 100% the opposite of the truth. Watch as I refute it:
1627524922029.jpg
You can see that it's an internally held file because the photo data is shown below the photo.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:21 pm
by Posaunus
harrisonreed wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:00 pm You can see that it's an internally held file because the photo data is shown below the photo.
Nice photo, Harrison. Where is it / what is this magnificent structure?

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:15 am
by harrisonreed
That is me standing in front of Osaka Castle's main keep two days ago

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:10 pm
by berntd
Hello,
Well, It appears that one CAN attach pictures now!!

But, that has not been the case in the past. The lack of pictures throughout most previous posts is a good indication that this is is likely a recent feature.

But great anyway!

For those who are still wondering, I have attached a screen shot:

Regards
Bernt

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:43 pm
by SamBTbrn
I am trying to post a new topic with pictures now, but unlike the video, there are no attachment options for me. maybe because I am a new member acount?

Best
Sam

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:02 pm
by BGuttman
SamBTbrn wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:43 pm I am trying to post a new topic with pictures now, but unlike the video, there are no attachment options for me. maybe because I am a new member acount?

Best
Sam
You need 3 approved posts to be able to post pictures and Personal Message other members. Also, the member E-mail is hidden until you have 3 approved posts. Sorry for this, but we needed it to control 'bots and spam.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:03 pm
by SlydeMe
BGuttman wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:02 pm
You need 3 approved posts to be able to post pictures and Personal Message other members. Also, the member E-mail is hidden until you have 3 approved posts. Sorry for this, but we needed it to control 'bots and spam.
Thank you for that info. I was wonder why my new account wasn't letting me do things.

Re: How Do I Post Pictures!?

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:53 pm
by true2bsu
This is my second post, so if it gets approved, I'm one step away from being able to post and see pictures. Will that also be when I'm allowed to my signature block or is that still a bit away?