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We don't have any limit on the dimensions of the image, if you can get it under the file size you could upload a 16k image (So 15360×8640) and it would accept it. The size limit by the way is actually 4096kb not 1024kb as someone suggested it was.
There is scaling that happens though because the forum can't display the full size image because you might be viewing it on a screen smaller than the image size and its inside a post which it has to be contained in so it doesn't breaks other elements of the forum. Some of this scaling is done at the server end when you request an image and some of its done by your browser and its all based on your device so there isn't a single size that will work best for everyone
Lorenz(X)
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Okay, this is stange. I picked a few pictures from my phone with various sizes from 1MB to 3.8MB. No problem with the 3.8, but two pictures in between didn't upload. Repeatedly.
I will do some more testing..
I will do some more testing..
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darr
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I may be saying something a little unpopular, but I have a feeling others are thinking it too. This forum has been around a long time, and I honestly can’t remember image size ever being a real issue before. From my perspective, there isn’t a problem here.
It’s worth remembering that this is first and foremost a discussion forum, and sharing images is a generous bonus. The tech team has already set some clear and pretty generous guidelines, and I’m grateful for the work they do to keep everything running smoothly.
Spaces like this don’t just happen, and it’s nice to be part of a community that keeps it going.
It’s worth remembering that this is first and foremost a discussion forum, and sharing images is a generous bonus. The tech team has already set some clear and pretty generous guidelines, and I’m grateful for the work they do to keep everything running smoothly.
Spaces like this don’t just happen, and it’s nice to be part of a community that keeps it going.
Lorenz(X)
Well-known member
I have the feeling that you feel offended by people having a different appoach.
This is a forum about photography, and I am taking part in discussions, ask questions, write comments and enjoy it a lot to look at pictures of other members. And for me personally it is nice to participate by posting pictures as well. And I want to present them in a way that represents them well.
The set limit is 4MB and I am more than fine with this. I will not upload everything with 4MB now that I know that. But I want to find a way in my workflow that makes it possible to show pictures in good qualtity consistently.
I am grateful that this forum exists, and if I am looking for information and have the possibility to ask a person with a definitive answer, then I will ask that person.
This is a forum about photography, and I am taking part in discussions, ask questions, write comments and enjoy it a lot to look at pictures of other members. And for me personally it is nice to participate by posting pictures as well. And I want to present them in a way that represents them well.
The set limit is 4MB and I am more than fine with this. I will not upload everything with 4MB now that I know that. But I want to find a way in my workflow that makes it possible to show pictures in good qualtity consistently.
I am grateful that this forum exists, and if I am looking for information and have the possibility to ask a person with a definitive answer, then I will ask that person.
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Godfrey
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(bolded) I would suggest that 'a way that represents them well' doesn't necessarily mean that they have to be the largest, sharpest, exhibition-wall-clarity-size pictures to display on a gallery wall. The context of a discussion forum is prioritized to be the discussion and has to work on everything from the size of an mobile phone to a huge desktop monitor so some effort trying different rendering techniques to make even small images look satisfying/acceptable for all uses, all display devices reaps benefits.
Once upon a time I was shooting primarily medium format film (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x9 cm formats) and I found that many of my images posted online were unsatisfying. So I acquired a Minox 8x11mm subminiature camera and spent a good bit of time working out how to process and render those tiny negatives to make the photos look appealing even in an 11x14 inch print. Applying those rendering and compositional techniques to my medium format work immediately improved their online appearance by a good bit.
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darr
Well-known member
If you want to take full responsibility for how your images present here, then host them elsewhere and link to them here. The way you are doing it now is using forum resources. Most photographers presenting images here post from their own websites, Flickr, etc.
Lorenz(X)
Well-known member
This is getting uncomfortable.
You pointed the way here by linking this thread, Darlene. And now both of you come here to tell me the same stuff you already told me. More than once.
Both of you ignore the things that I am writing. I said that I will not use the maximum file size that is possible all the time, and I also said that I would prefer not to use an external hoster.
I don´t know what was going on here during the last 20 years and what kind of problems this forum has or did have. And if I like it here I will gladly contribute to this forum monetarily.
The banner on top says "GetDPI - Insightful photo forum" and did read the rules. I didn´t find anything that told me that I would have to prioritize discussion and hold back on sharing photos. And I think that setting the limit to 4MB has some reason behind it that does not include getting the forum in trouble if people actually do utilize it.
I came here to learn, share information and photos, and to have technical exchange. Maybe meet up with people in my area to go on photo trips together. Generally to enjoy my hobby with other people. Being a member of this forum could be part of that hobby and motivate me to get out and try new stuff, get better results more consistently, feedback and social interaction. If I have to justify myself too much, then I will leave.
You pointed the way here by linking this thread, Darlene. And now both of you come here to tell me the same stuff you already told me. More than once.
Both of you ignore the things that I am writing. I said that I will not use the maximum file size that is possible all the time, and I also said that I would prefer not to use an external hoster.
I don´t know what was going on here during the last 20 years and what kind of problems this forum has or did have. And if I like it here I will gladly contribute to this forum monetarily.
The banner on top says "GetDPI - Insightful photo forum" and did read the rules. I didn´t find anything that told me that I would have to prioritize discussion and hold back on sharing photos. And I think that setting the limit to 4MB has some reason behind it that does not include getting the forum in trouble if people actually do utilize it.
I came here to learn, share information and photos, and to have technical exchange. Maybe meet up with people in my area to go on photo trips together. Generally to enjoy my hobby with other people. Being a member of this forum could be part of that hobby and motivate me to get out and try new stuff, get better results more consistently, feedback and social interaction. If I have to justify myself too much, then I will leave.
darr
Well-known member
It’s starting to feel uncomfortable because you keep returning to the same complaint. At this point, the issue seems to matter far more to you than to anyone else.
Godfrey and I were simply trying to help. This forum functions almost entirely through its members—technical support and ownership generally aren’t involved unless something truly needs intervention. Most of the time, members help one another, and that system works well.
For what it’s worth, I clicked on the images you posted above and don’t see anything wrong with them at all. I’m viewing them on a 2025 Mac with a 24" display.
If you’re looking for a different result, you may want to host your images on a server or platform that better aligns with your expectations.
I’m not offended—what you may be sensing is simply that we’ve reached the limits of what we can reasonably troubleshoot here.
Godfrey and I were simply trying to help. This forum functions almost entirely through its members—technical support and ownership generally aren’t involved unless something truly needs intervention. Most of the time, members help one another, and that system works well.
For what it’s worth, I clicked on the images you posted above and don’t see anything wrong with them at all. I’m viewing them on a 2025 Mac with a 24" display.
If you’re looking for a different result, you may want to host your images on a server or platform that better aligns with your expectations.
I’m not offended—what you may be sensing is simply that we’ve reached the limits of what we can reasonably troubleshoot here.
