resizing & renaming photos

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In order for UCPC member's digital images to properly display at our meetings and on our website, they need  to be JPEG files between 2 to 6MB in size. Also, in order to associate images with their maker, image files need to be renamed according to their title, i.e., "AWhiteRabbitInSnow.jpeg".  If your original image file is larger than 6MB and/or is not a JPEG, you will need to resize and/or reformat the file. If your camera and smart phones produce images smaller than 2MB, please send the largest available file. Please see below for specific guidance. These steps can be confusing. If you need assistance please contact richardmardex@charter.net.

• Open the Photos app and choose the picture from your library that you want to resize. 
• You can also open File Explorer and right-click the image you want, and then choose Photos from the “Open with” option. 
• Once the image is displayed in Photos, click the (three dots)option on the Top-Right of the screen — aka "See More", and then choose the Resize option from the menu.
• The sizing options include Small (0.25 MP), Medium (2MP), and Large (4 MP) for viewing. Select Large (4 MP).
• You will need to select a destination for the new file and this is a good time to also rename it. Again, our naming standard is "AWhiteRabbitInSnow.jpeg" (title words in caps, no spaces)

• Go to Finder and open your image in Preview (double click if Preview is the default; otherwise right click and choose Open With > Preview).
• Go to File and select Export
• In the export window, select JPEG. Use the slider to create a file between 3 and 6 MB.
• Rename your file per your title, "AWhiteRabbitInSnow.jpeg".
• Select a folder and save your resized and renamed image.