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Zai Lynch: /* About image sizes and aspect ratios */

2009-11-10T16:32:14Z

About image sizes and aspect ratios

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	==== About image sizes and aspect ratios ====		==== About image sizes and aspect ratios ====

	There is an article in the Knowledge Base which lists the [~~https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp~~?~~questionID=5015~~ aspect ratios] that SL uses in-world.		There is an article in the Knowledge Base which lists the [[What aspect ratios does Second Life use for displaying snapshots in-world?\|aspect ratios]] that SL uses in-world.

Chosen Few at 19:57, 6 November 2009

2009-11-06T19:57:19Z

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	* The image will be displayed in an area that is 178x133 pixels. If you upload an image that is smaller or larger than that, it will be stretched or shrunk to fit. Unless you're an expert, you should probably make the image as large as possible and let Second Life size it appropriately.		* The image will be displayed in an area that is 178x133 pixels. If you upload an image that is smaller or larger than that, it will be stretched or shrunk to fit. Unless you're an expert, you should probably make the image as large as possible and let Second Life size it appropriately.
	* The correct aspect ratio for a profile picture is 4:3. This means the width should be 4/3 of the height. For instance, 400x300, 600x450, 604x453, etc. If you make your image square, you will notice some slight distortion when your image is stretched or shrunk to fit in the profile picture area.		* The correct aspect ratio for a profile picture is 4:3. This means the width should be 4/3 of the height. For instance, 400x300, 600x450, 604x453, etc. If you make your image square, you will notice some slight distortion when your image is stretched or shrunk to fit in the profile picture area.
	* Note: Your image will NOT display as 4:3 when you view it from inventory. This is because, for highly technical reasons, the actual sizes of all images in SL are measurable in powers of two (128, 256, 512, etc.). However, when you apply an image as a profile pic, it will scale back into 4:3 proportions.		* Note: Your image will NOT display as 4:3 when you view it from inventory. This is because, for highly technical reasons, the actual sizes of all images in SL are measurable in powers of two (128, 256, 512, etc.). However, when you apply an image as a profile pic, it will scale back into 4:3 proportions for display in the profile window.
	* You must save your image in a format that SL can import. Currently supported formats are BMP, JPG, TGA, and PNG. For maximum image quality, JPG is not recommended.		* You must save your image in a format that SL can import. Currently supported formats are BMP, JPG, TGA, and PNG. For maximum image quality, JPG is not recommended.

Chosen Few at 19:56, 6 November 2009

2009-11-06T19:56:34Z

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	Alternatively, you can prepare your image outside of Second Life (with Photoshop, for instance), then upload it with the ''File / Upload'' Image command. As you prepare your image, here are some things to consider:		Alternatively, you can prepare your image outside of Second Life (with Photoshop, for instance), then upload it with the ''File / Upload'' Image command. As you prepare your image, here are some things to consider:
	* The image will be displayed in an area that is 178x133 pixels. If you upload an image that is smaller or larger than that, it will be stretched or shrunk to fit. Unless you're an expert, you should probably make the image as large as possible and let Second Life size it appropriately.		* The image will be displayed in an area that is 178x133 pixels. If you upload an image that is smaller or larger than that, it will be stretched or shrunk to fit. Unless you're an expert, you should probably make the image as large as possible and let Second Life size it appropriately.
	* The correct aspect ratio for a profile picture is 4:3. This means the width should be 4/3 of the height. For instance, 400x300, 600x450, 604x453, etc. If you make your image square, you will notice some slight distortion when your image is stretched or shrunk to fit in the profile picture area. Note: Your image will NOT display as 4:3 when you view it from inventory. This is because, for highly technical reasons, the actual sizes of all images in SL are measurable in powers of two (128, 256, 512, etc.). However, when you apply an image as a profile pic, it will scale into 4:3 proportions.		* The correct aspect ratio for a profile picture is 4:3. This means the width should be 4/3 of the height. For instance, 400x300, 600x450, 604x453, etc. If you make your image square, you will notice some slight distortion when your image is stretched or shrunk to fit in the profile picture area.
			* Note: Your image will NOT display as 4:3 when you view it from inventory. This is because, for highly technical reasons, the actual sizes of all images in SL are measurable in powers of two (128, 256, 512, etc.). However, when you apply an image as a profile pic, it will scale back into 4:3 proportions.
	* You must save your image in a format that SL can import. Currently supported formats are BMP, JPG, TGA, and PNG. For maximum image quality, JPG is not recommended.		* You must save your image in a format that SL can import. Currently supported formats are BMP, JPG, TGA, and PNG. For maximum image quality, JPG is not recommended.

Chosen Few at 19:55, 6 November 2009

2009-11-06T19:55:24Z

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	Alternatively, you can prepare your image outside of Second Life (with Photoshop, for instance), then upload it with the ''File / Upload'' Image command. As you prepare your image, here are some things to consider:		Alternatively, you can prepare your image outside of Second Life (with Photoshop, for instance), then upload it with the ''File / Upload'' Image command. As you prepare your image, here are some things to consider:
	* The image will be displayed in an area that is 178x133 pixels. If you upload an image that is smaller or larger than that, it will be stretched or shrunk to fit. Unless you're an expert, you should probably make the image as large as possible and let Second Life size it appropriately.		* The image will be displayed in an area that is 178x133 pixels. If you upload an image that is smaller or larger than that, it will be stretched or shrunk to fit. Unless you're an expert, you should probably make the image as large as possible and let Second Life size it appropriately.
	* The correct aspect ratio for a profile picture is 4:3. This means the width should be 4/3 of the height. For instance, 400x300, 600x450, 604x453, etc. If you make your image square, you will notice some slight distortion when your image is stretched or shrunk to fit in the profile picture area.		* The correct aspect ratio for a profile picture is 4:3. This means the width should be 4/3 of the height. For instance, 400x300, 600x450, 604x453, etc. If you make your image square, you will notice some slight distortion when your image is stretched or shrunk to fit in the profile picture area. Note: Your image will NOT display as 4:3 when you view it from inventory. This is because, for highly technical reasons, the actual sizes of all images in SL are measurable in powers of two (128, 256, 512, etc.). However, when you apply an image as a profile pic, it will scale into 4:3 proportions.
	* You must save your image as a PNG ~~file~~.		* You must save your image in a format that SL can import. Currently supported formats are BMP, JPG, TGA, and PNG. For maximum image quality, JPG is not recommended.

	Regardless of how you create your image, the upload will cost L$10. You can't avoid this fee, but if you're careful to plan your image correctly the first time, you can avoid paying it twice.		Regardless of how you create your image, the upload will cost L$10. You can't avoid this fee, but if you're careful to plan your image correctly the first time, you can avoid paying it twice.

Wiki Scribe: Robot: parameter fix

2009-08-05T12:41:13Z

Robot: parameter fix

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Zai Lynch: How to set profile picture moved to How to set profile pictures: grammar

2008-12-01T10:31:50Z

How to set profile picture moved to How to set profile pictures: grammar

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Zai Lynch: /* About image sizes and aspect ratios */ link fix

2008-12-01T10:23:29Z

About image sizes and aspect ratios: link fix

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	==== About image sizes and aspect ratios ====		==== About image sizes and aspect ratios ====

	There is an article in the Knowledge Base which lists the [https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/~~default~~.asp?~~deptID~~=~~4417~~ aspect ratios] that SL uses in-world.		There is an article in the Knowledge Base which lists the [https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=5015 aspect ratios] that SL uses in-world.

Udge Watanabe: link to Knowledge Base article listing aspect ratios

2008-12-01T10:03:06Z

link to Knowledge Base article listing aspect ratios

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	To use your image as your profile picture, open your profile by choosing ''Edit / Profile'' from the menu or by right-clicking on your avatar and choosing ''Profile'' from the pie menu. Once the profile window is open, you can drag and drop the image from your inventory window to the picture area in your profile window. Alternatively, you can click on the picture area, then use the selector that pops up to choose your image.		To use your image as your profile picture, open your profile by choosing ''Edit / Profile'' from the menu or by right-clicking on your avatar and choosing ''Profile'' from the pie menu. Once the profile window is open, you can drag and drop the image from your inventory window to the picture area in your profile window. Alternatively, you can click on the picture area, then use the selector that pops up to choose your image.

			==== About image sizes and aspect ratios ====

			There is an article in the Knowledge Base which lists the [https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=4417 aspect ratios] that SL uses in-world.

Cal Ceriano at 18:16, 31 August 2008

2008-08-31T18:16:36Z

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-# Upload an image under the File menu, this will cost L$10.
-# Alternatively, take a snapshot from the File Menu, and select 'Upload a Snapshot'. This counts as a texture upload and costs L$10 too.
+'''1 Prepare and Upload an Image'''
-# Locate the image you uploaded in your inventory.  It should be in the Textures folder. If it was a direct 'Upload to Snapshot', it will be named Snapshot by default. Consider renaming it to something else as soon as you find it.
-# Open up your profile window by selecting Profile... from the Edit menu.
+The easiest way to prepare and upload an image is to take a [[Snapshot|snapshot]] and choose ''Upload a Snapshot''. This produces good results quickly, but has a couple of drawbacks:
-# Drag and drop the image from your inventory's textures folder to the profile picture slot in your profile window.
+* You won't be able to crop or edit your image in any way.

Gally Young: Based on Help:Second_Life_FAQ

2008-08-04T22:09:38Z

Based on Help:Second_Life_FAQ

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# Upload an image under the File menu, this will cost L$10.
# Alternatively, take a snapshot from the File Menu, and select 'Upload a Snapshot'. This counts as a texture upload and costs L$10 too.
# Locate the image you uploaded in your inventory. It should be in the Textures folder. If it was a direct 'Upload to Snapshot', it will be named Snapshot by default. Consider renaming it to something else as soon as you find it.
# Open up your profile window by selecting Profile... from the Edit menu.
# Drag and drop the image from your inventory's textures folder to the profile picture slot in your profile window.