File size

Ros · 1 Jun 2016

i have a quick question regarding file sizes. I have done a bit of processing in Lightroom (from RAW) with some further edits in Photoshop. When I save to jpeg the file size is between 4 and 5MB. I want to submit them to stock agencies for which 4MB is good enough for some but others want a minimum of 5 or 6MB. My question is, if I use "Image Size" in Photoshop and increase the pixels, will that affect the image? Is there any other way to get a larger file size?

Thank you in advance

Ros

BillN_33 · 1 Jun 2016

what Camera do you have Ros

Nikon have three types of jpeg, (fine, normal ano) and two sizes of jpeg, (small and large)

Ros · 1 Jun 2016

BillN_33 said:
what Camera do you have Ros

Nikon have three types of jpeg, (fine, normal ano) and two sizes of jpeg, (small and large)

Fuji XT1 and have it set to RAW + jpeg fine. I'm processing the RAW files.

Kodiak Qc · 1 Jun 2016

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The final file size is determine by the software that
will publish the image.

There are three ways to increase / reduce the final
size in MB or KB:

— the compression or quality
— the resolution it terms of ppi
— file size in terms of dimension.

Ros said:
if I use "Image Size" in Photoshop and increase the pixels, will that affect the image? Is there any other way to get a larger file size?

Yes, "Image Size" will set your final "pixel size" and
"dimension" but the quality will be set as you "save as".

Ros · 1 Jun 2016

Kodiak Qc said:
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The final file size is determine by the software that
will publish the image.

There are three ways to increase / reduce the final
size in MB or KB:

— the compression or quality
— the resolution it terms of ppi
— file size in terms of dimension.

Yes, "Image Size" will set your final "pixel size" and
"dimension" but the quality will be set as you "save as".

Thank you!

THIRTYFIVEMILL · 1 Jun 2016

Ros, some require a min 300dpi, too.

Ros · 1 Jun 2016

WingTsun said:
Ros, some require a min 300dpi, too.

Thanks, just noticed that and changed the dpi. All part of the learning process!

Kodiak Qc · 1 Jun 2016

WingTsun said:
Ros, some require a min 300dpi, too.

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Rosaline, please…
never publish a picture at higher res than 108 ppi
unless you have a proper written contract!

swanseamale47 · 1 Jun 2016

When you save the jpeg are you saving at 12 (best quality) ? a lower number will make the filesize smaller.

Ros · 1 Jun 2016

swanseamale47 said:
When you save the jpeg are you saving at 12 (best quality) ? a lower number will make the filesize smaller.

Yes, always save at 12. Think I'm sorted now.