Does anyone know how I would change a file type so I could post some stuff on allforums,I get some great stuff sent to me on MSN,but its all the wrong file type,when I try uploading,it keeps saying 'invalid file'.

Well what format are they sending you the stuff in? I take it they ain't images? Considering this place accepts most normal image formats (eg; jpg, gif, png, bmp)

Does anyone know how I would change a file type so I could post some stuff on allforums,I get some great stuff sent to me on MSN,but its all the wrong file type,when I try uploading,it keeps saying 'invalid file'.
What kind of file is it?

Sorry for not getting back to you guys earlier,I was away awhile.
Yes my problem,some files I get,especially video come in htm or wmv.Any ideas,thanks.

Ok guys,sent a couple of images to photobucket,and had them changed to 'jpg'.
But I aint sure what the next step is now.
Sorry 4 being stupid.

If you are using photobucket, down in the right hand corner is a 'Convert to html' link. Once you hit that, you'll see boxes under each pic. Right click and copy the one with [img] tags to post a pic here or on most forums.

thanks Imp,I'l give it a go and let you know how I get on.

So, how'd it go for you?

Here's an example.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/tormented/sn.jpg

[IM G]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/tormented/sn.jpg[/IMG]
^here is the [img] tag I used, if you close the gap, it will work.

Thanks Imp,unfortunatly most of the stuff I wanted to upload had invalid file extensions,so I couldnt share it with u guys.
PS Nice foto.

You can change the extensions, you know?
Right click on your picture in your documents and click 'edit', which opens it up in paint.
Then go under file and 'save as'.
a new box will open.
Click the second slot under the description, and it will allow you to save it as *jpeg, *tiff, *gif, etc.

You can change the extensions, you know?
Right click on your picture in your documents and click 'edit', which opens it up in paint.
Then go under file and 'save as'.
a new box will open.
Click the second slot under the description, and it will allow you to save it as *jpeg, *tiff, *gif, etc.
thanks...all this time i've been converting files with Adobe. :comphit:

any hints for resizing? not that IrfanView isn't a jolly time, it's just seems to take forever.

You can change the extensions, you know?
Right click on your picture in your documents and click 'edit', which opens it up in paint.
Then go under file and 'save as'.
a new box will open.
Click the second slot under the description, and it will allow you to save it as *jpeg, *tiff, *gif, etc.
you are just a wealth of info about this stuff.... :D ...thanks imp

thanks...all this time i've been converting files with Adobe. :comphit:

any hints for resizing? not that IrfanView isn't a jolly time, it's just seems to take forever.
Theres a few different ways to do it. I use picture it, it has a resize feature.
Heres a free download to Picture Resize Genius 2.6.
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Multimedia_and_Graphics/Graphics_Editors/Picture_Resize_Genius.html

I haven't used this but I did use GIMP before which both will resize batches of pictures for you at one time.

Also photobucket has a resize format that works good.

Theres a few different ways to do it. I use picture it, it has a resize feature.
Heres a free download to Picture Resize Genius 2.6.
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Multimedia_and_Graphics/Graphics_Editors/Picture_Resize_Genius.html

I haven't used this but I did use GIMP before which both will resize batches of pictures for you at one time.

Also photobucket has a resize format that works good.
i just noticed the resize feature on Photobucket myself.

i just noticed the resize feature on Photobucket myself.

did you resize the up-side-down Santa?

If you are getting things with .htm thats a webpage, not a picture. Right click on the picture and choose save.

Or right click on it and choose "view image"... Then use that link.