1. compressed file
jpg and png files allow you to choose how much you compress the file. The compression amount is shown by a %. The smaller the %, the more the compression, the smaller the file size. So use the smallest % that still allows the graphic to still look good. You should be able to typically use between 20 and 50%. BE CAREFUL: use SAVE AS to make sure that you do not destroy the original file.
(photoshop example)
Get rid of wasted sections by selecting the important part of the image and choosing the CROP command to delete the unimportant parts.
3. Resolution is measured in pixels/inch.These values are assuming that the file is compressed, as in jpg or png.
pixels per inch | typical use |
72-90 | viewed on monitor e.g. websites |
150 | in doc files and for printing |
300+ | printing high quality images |
see section 4 to know how to change the resolution
4. The dimensions are typically in inches. Make your graphic as small as possible.
notice the values of width and height - you want to set the values to more appropriate values
notice resolution is in the same window |
last modiified 11/26/10