Avatars = 6KB?

dtivouser · 03-26-2007, 12:43 PM

Is it correct that the maximum file size for avatars is 6KB?

I've been trying to make an avatar in Photoshop Elements all morning. I understand how to crop and reduce to 65x65 pixels, and save with high compression (jpeg quality = 1, 2, or 3 for example). But my file size consistently ends up at about 12-15KB.

I just wanted to double check that 6KB is the correct number.

MikeMar · 03-26-2007, 12:46 PM

try uploading one and see what it says

But I believe it is 6

Mike Lang · 03-26-2007, 12:56 PM

It shouldn't be too tough. Mine is only 1772 bytes. You can post the pic you want and someone here will make the avatar for you.

dtivouser · 03-26-2007, 12:58 PM

Oh I get it. You save as a GIF instead of JPEG.... wow that brought the file size way down.

Bierboy · 03-27-2007, 04:44 PM

Yep, GIF is the way to go.