Re: [OT] ideal file size of a jpeg or gif image

[Peter Homann <phomann@optushome.DOT.com.au>]

Displaying the image at 75% (or any %age) doesn't change one fact: the
whole *original* image must be downloaded.
That is to say, you might instruct the browser to display a 900x600 image
at 600x400, but the full 900x600 image is still downloaded.
While that deals with the people who can't or won't change their
resolution, is doesn't help the people with *slow* links.
(Says he with cable, so nothing is slow!).

There endeth my $0.022 (inc GST) worth.

Cheers,

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Peter Homann
Steam Fireman, Pichi Richi Railway
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James Brook wrote:

> I was thinking about this, and I remembered that you can also display
> the image as a percentage of the available size. I have decided to trial
> a new method of displaying the photos with the shots I took at Spencer
> Street several weeks ago. The thumbnails for these photos now link to
> another page, which displays the image at 75% of the avaiable size. This
> page then provides a link to view it at the actual size for people who
> want to see it like this. As it is already cached, you don't need to
> download it again. I think this is a good compromise that allows me to
> offer high quality photos, while providing an easy way for people to
> view it fully without having to save it. If I don't get any complaints
> about this, I will probably implement this for the rest of the photos.
>
> To view this, follow the link under the "What's new at this site"
> heading on the main page.
>
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> - James Brook -
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