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    Tip of the week: How to best email your digital photos

    Consumer Reports News: September 25, 2009 10:57 AM

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    Everyone at one time or another has received an email with a very large image file attached. It can be very annoying. I've even deleted some emails that were just way too big. Here's how to do away with the problem by reducing the size of your photos before you email them.

    One way is to see if your camera has a photo-email feature, which will automatically resize a copy of the larger image, which you can then email. Another way is to open the file in image-editing software, like Adobe Photoshop Elements or Apple iPhoto. Select the photo. Then choose "email photo" or "email attachments". Generally, you'll have various options to choose from, but the most important is the size of the file. Use the smallest size option for the fastest uploading times. Click "OK" or "compose." The software should open your email application, and attach the downsized photo to a new email message. —Terry Sullivan

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