Batch JPG compression / conversion?

[metroplex]

I am trying to get my mom and dad to start using a digital camera, but the problem is I can't figure out an easy idiot-proof way for them to compress the JPGs so they can send it to their friends/family members that use crappy email services like Hotmail or AOL. It's either force everyone to use Gmail, or show my parents a way to easily compress the JPGs. Normally I'd open a software app like Paint Shop or IR Fan View and resize/compress, then email the file. But is there a way to do this from the XP Shell or something so easy that a caveperson could do it?

 

[Barfo]

You can batch convert and re size images with Irfanview, it's free.

 

[metroplex]

I know, but it looks too complicated for my parents. I'm finally able to get them to start using laptops and digital computers. I have to find an idiot-proof way for them to compress the pics, like "right click, compress to email distributable size"

 

[darktubbly]

If they're using XP, the Image Resizer powertoy from this page should work nicely. Under Vista, try this one.

 

[MrChad]

Why not set them up with Picasa? Not only is it powerful and simple to use, they can upload their photos to the web and share them with just a few clicks.

 

[indamixx99]

Originally posted by: darktubbly
If they're using XP, the Image Resizer powertoy from this page should work nicely. Under Vista, try this one.

/this

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: darktubbly
If they're using XP, the Image Resizer powertoy from this page should work nicely. Under Vista, try this one.

Didn't know there was a clone that worked with Vista :thumbsup:

 

[metroplex]

Sweet, thanks! I tried the Vista clone and it is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks darktubbly!

MrChad: I thought about that or photobucket. This way they can keep their photos on a site that their friends can access, but I realized it would be too complicated to teach them or at least trust that they remembered each step. The Powertoys requires: "Right-Click", Selecting the compression setting, and presto.