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Reduce the File Size of a Picture

Note: If a picture's file size is over 100 KB, then you should reduce its file size before adding it to a web page.

To reduce the file size of a picture:

1. Make a copy of the picture so that you have an untouched original.
2. In your My Pictures (or other) folder, right-click the picture file and select Open with - Microsoft Office 2010.
   
   
3. Click Edit Pictures.
   
   
4. Click Resize.
   
   
   
5. Click the Predefined width x height down arrow and select Web - Large.
   
   
   
6. Click OK.
7. Click Save .
8. Check the new file size. If the file size is still too large, then try cropping the picture.