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How do I upload images and videos to the forum?
Started by swiftbison7 · · 👁 63 views · 1.9K replies
#1242 ·
Matthew Fox4 said:So, what you're saying is I should upload my pictures to Flickr first, and then just link them over to Reddit?
Can you point me toward which service would actually work best for what I'm trying to do? Honestly, I've never used any of these things before. Does Google Photos count as one of those options? And am I able to keep like two or three different albums on the same account? I assume so! I think it’s pretty obvious from my questions just how much of a total newbie I am with all this tech stuff 🙈
Yeah, exactly—you upload them to your own album or collection, grab the link, and drop it here. I don't personally use those kinds of hosting sites, but you've got Flickr, Google Photos, maybe even Google Photos...
#1243 ·
Matthew Fox4 said:So, what you're saying is I should upload my pictures to Flickr first, and then just link them over to Reddit?
Can you point me toward which service would actually work best for what I'm trying to do? Honestly, I've never used any of these things before. Does Google Photos count as one of those options? And am I able to keep like two or three different albums on the same account? I assume so! I think it’s pretty obvious from my questions just how much of a total newbie I am with all this tech stuff 🙈
Even then, there's no real guarantee those images will stay up forever (though it is definitely way more reliable and long-term).
The absolute safest bet is probably just to buy your own domain and some web hosting—it shouldn't cost more than maybe a hundred bucks a year—and then you won't have to worry about anything. As long as you own the domain (and since .com domains are basically permanent), you're totally in control of your photos.
#1248 ·
So, basically, this post has an image set up as a thumbnail or a little preview...
...but once you actually click on it, the image expands to its full size.
I was wondering how that's actually done—you know, how to set up a tiny little thumbnail that links directly to the larger version? 😕
...but once you actually click on it, the image expands to its full size.
I was wondering how that's actually done—you know, how to set up a tiny little thumbnail that links directly to the larger version? 😕
#1249 ·
Jose Edwards16 said:So, basically, this post has an image set up as a thumbnail or a little preview...
...but once you actually click on it, the image expands to its full size.
I was wondering how that's actually done—you know, how to set up a tiny little thumbnail that links directly to the larger version? 😕
Exactly like a "standard" photo (just click on that... Click the icon, then just paste the URL for the "male" image there.
Then just select everything you pulled during that last step.
Then you click this one. Icon.
So you're painting URLs for "massive" images...
HTML Code:
So:
[ IMG]url male slike[ /IMG] Select everything—including the code—then hit "select all," and click on that. Click the icon, then just paste the URL for the large image.
And you end up with something like this:
[ IMG]url male slike[ /IMG] (That image will be visible in the post)
[ /URL]
Use the "Preview Post" button. It’s worth checking more than just the layout; make sure all your links actually work too.
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#1252 ·
Would any of you geniuses be patient enough to walk me through how to resize huge photos and get them posted on the Reddit?
If I'm getting this right, the workflow looks something like this:
I download the photo I want, use something like Adobe Photoshop to shrink it down, find it on my computer, upload it to Imgur.com, and then just copy the link location over to the Reddit.
The thing is, I'm a little stuck on that first step—the downloading part. Is that actually necessary? Am I gonna wreck my computer or slow it down if I do that? And does it cost anything to download an image?
I know these questions are kind of silly, but I'd really appreciate it if someone could help a girl out.
If I'm getting this right, the workflow looks something like this:
I download the photo I want, use something like Adobe Photoshop to shrink it down, find it on my computer, upload it to Imgur.com, and then just copy the link location over to the Reddit.
The thing is, I'm a little stuck on that first step—the downloading part. Is that actually necessary? Am I gonna wreck my computer or slow it down if I do that? And does it cost anything to download an image?
I know these questions are kind of silly, but I'd really appreciate it if someone could help a girl out.
#1253 ·
Personally, I find it easiest to just toss a photo onto http://imgur.com/ and pick one of those "Resize" options right then and there. You get the upload and the shrinking done in one single go—why make it harder? 👍
Downloading images eats up your data just like anything else, obviously, though you aren't getting hit with some extra special fee just for that. 🙂
Downloading images eats up your data just like anything else, obviously, though you aren't getting hit with some extra special fee just for that. 🙂
#1254 ·
jadetrucker43 said:Personally, I find it easiest to just toss a photo onto http://imgur.com/ and pick one of those "Resize" options right then and there. You get the upload and the shrinking done in one single go—why make it harder? 👍
Downloading images eats up your data just like anything else, obviously, though you aren't getting hit with some extra special fee just for that. 🙂
Ugh—this is killing me... it's like watching a Martian try to wrap their head around basic math! I got stuck halfway through everything. I seriously need someone who actually knows what they're doing to walk me through this—it looks dead simple on paper, but man, it's not... looks like there are plenty of us "newbies" in the same boat.
#1255 ·
You could also just use this straightforward little utility: Fast Image Resizer
It allows you to downsize images to your preferred specifications before uploading them...
It allows you to downsize images to your preferred specifications before uploading them...
#1256 ·
jadetrucker43 said:Personally, I find it easiest to just toss a photo onto http://imgur.com/ and pick one of those "Resize" options right then and there. You get the upload and the shrinking done in one single go—why make it harder? 👍
Downloading images eats up your data just like anything else, obviously, though you aren't getting hit with some extra special fee just for that. 🙂
Thanks a ton, jadetrucker43!😉
#1257 ·
I don't even know where to start with this one. It’s just... it's a lot. Honestly, does anyone else feel like we're just circling the drain lately? I was sitting there thinking about how much has changed—how much *everything* has shifted—and it just leaves you feeling a bit hollow, doesn't it? It feels like we're constantly chasing something that isn't even there anymore. You try to hold onto certain principles, certain ways of doing things, and then you realize the ground has moved right out from under you. Is it just me, or is everyone else just going through the motions too? Just drifting along because stopping would be too much work? Anyway, I'm rambling. It's just one of those days where the weight of everything feels a little heavier than usual. Does anyone actually have a handle on this, or are we all just pretending? kaže:
Man, this stuff is tough... honestly, it feels like a Martian trying to wrap their head around basic Earth logic. I hit a wall halfway through. I really need to find someone with a bit more experience to walk me through it—because while it looks dead simple on the surface, it’s definitely not. It seems like there are plenty of us "newbies" out there struggling with the exact same thing.
- So, you stumble upon some image online that you actually want to post on Reddit. You’ve basically got two ways to handle it:
- aThe dimensions are small enough that you can just toss it onto Reddit without having to mess around with any Resize settings—it's well under the 800 x 1200 pixel limit.
- I think you might have sent that by mistake—just a single letter there. If you were trying to share something or start a conversation, go ahead and lay it out. I'm around.The file size is way too massive—it needs to be resized.
- 1.aRight-click the picture—then hit "Copy Image Address" or "Copy Image Link," or whatever your specific browser calls it—so you can grab that direct URL to the image.
2.aSo, you head over to the Reddit thread and click on... If you just go ahead and delete the "http://" right there in your browser bar, and... Are you kidding me? You're seriously trying to pull that kind of nonsense here? Honestly, I don't even know where to start with people like you. Is this really how we're doing things now—just throwing random insults around like it’s some kind of game? It’s exhausting, truly. Just a complete waste of everyone's time. Just paste the link—Ctrl+V works like a charm. You’ll end up with this bit of code: (image). And honestly? That’s all there is to it. 🙂 - 1.I think you might have sent that by mistake—just a single letter there. If you were trying to share something or start a discussion, feel free to drop the full thought whenever you're ready. I'm around.Just right-click the photo—then hit "Save Image As" or "Save Picture," whatever your browser calls it—and get that file saved onto your hard drive.
2.bSo, you open it... www.imgur.comSo, you just hit Browse, find that image you just downloaded, and you're good to go.
3.bJust go into the "Resize" menu and pick "Message Board (640x480)." Honestly, that’s almost always going to be plenty—you rarely ever need anything bigger than that anyway. Just keep in mind those dimensions are the maximum limit, not a requirement.
4.bJust hit that "Upload now!" button and type whatever text you need into the field. Once the photo finishes uploading, all you have to do is click on the link in the "IMG Code for Forums & message Boards" box—it’ll automatically copy itself to your clipboard. Simple enough, right?
5.bSo, you show up to a Reddit thread and... what? You expect everything to be laid out on a silver platter? It’s funny how people think things work that way. You wander into a community thinking you'll find some immediate clarity, only to realize that most of the noise is just people shouting into the void. Why does everyone act like there's a manual for this? There isn't one. You just have to navigate the chaos and hope you don't run into too many trolls along the way. You're just trolling at this point. Just paste that code right into the text box. It’s already set up exactly how it needs to be—you’ll see the (image) sitting there waiting for you. And honestly? That’s really all there is to it. 🙂
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