Best way to minimize file size for an image?

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by TheNoose, Feb 27, 2009.

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    I have small (250x160) images done in photoshop. If I save with optimal settings as a jpeg in photoshop they are about 100kb... I need these down to around 10kb.

    What is the best way to do that without losing too much image quality?
    I've tried re-saving them with a preview program, but the colors "blur".
     
    TheNoose, Feb 27, 2009 IP
  2. Grit.

    Grit. Well-Known Member

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    What program do you use? consider exporting them in photoshop etc? It's got a brilliant way of shrinking the size, however you've always got to be prepared for losing some quality my friend
     
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  3. TheNoose

    TheNoose Peon

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    Hey, I use photoshop CS4. I figured it out though. Previously I was saving just regularly. Once I went Save for web, then it shrunk the size by 90kb down to around 10kb.
     
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  4. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    that would do the trick. I use an old version of photoshop and for jpgs it lets you specify the quality. I find that 3/10 works just fine.
     
    sarahk, Feb 27, 2009 IP