Photos Upload Issues

[Dshift]

This Falls under the whining category for sure, but I still want to share. I feel the new 5 photo limit to be quite restrictive, in addition there is a photo size limit that I can't figure out - sometimes it's triggered by the file size and sometimes by the resolution. Could someone share what exactly the limitation is set to and maybe bump it up a little bit. It's particularly annoying when it tells me that a regular photo taken from the main camera of an IPhone 16 is too big and I have to go and crop it down.
Last but not least, on almost every post I try to use the batch insert function, at least one photo doesn't show properly and I have to delete all of the photos and insert them one by one.
A simple video upload function would also be a game changer for the forum I think. Maybe just limited to 30 or 60s.

 

[Auxsender]

You ought to start your own pipe smoking forum. That way, you can make it just the way you want it.

Me, I’m happy using this forum.
I had to re-crop a pic yesterday too.
I sized it down, posted it, and went about my business.
It truly is that easy.

 

[Dshift]

You ought to start your own pipe smoking forum. That way, you can make it just the way you want it.

Me, I’m happy using this forum.
I had to re-crop a pic yesterday too.
I sized it down, posted it, and went about my business.
It truly is that easy.

I know but it becomes an issue if you want to contribute a bit more to the forum. There has been many posts I decided not to share just because of this issue. I can't see what's your issue with improving the forum if possible...

 

[woodsroad]

I know but it becomes an issue if you want to contribute a bit more to the forum. There has been many posts I decided not to share just because of this issue. I can't see what's your issue with improving the forum if possible...

Have you paid your forum dues?

 

[Dshift]

Jesus alright, I get it - I wont make any suggestions for improvement...

 

[sablebrush52]

The issue is likely the amount of data that the server will handle and load times.

Pipedia has a size limitation of 1200 pixels for those reasons. I just downsize to work within its limits.

 

[Dshift]

The issue is likely the amount of data that the server will handle and load times.

Pipedia has a size limitation of 1200 pixels for those reasons. I just downsize to work within its limits.

Downsizing is not the issue, I got it right for my edited camera photos and I have an export profile saved for the forum, the phone is a bit annoying though because I think it's just on the limit and some photos are OK and others aren't

 

[sablebrush52]

Downsizing is not the issue, I got it right for my edited camera photos and I have an export profile saved for the forum, the phone is a bit annoying though because I think it's just on the limit and some photos are OK and others aren't

I generally find it easier to upload from my workstation than my phone.

 

[Brad H]

This Falls under the whining category for sure, but I still want to share. I feel the new 5 photo limit to be quite restrictive, in addition there is a photo size limit that I can't figure out - sometimes it's triggered by the file size and sometimes by the resolution. Could someone share what exactly the limitation is set to and maybe bump it up a little bit. It's particularly annoying when it tells me that a regular photo taken from the main camera of an IPhone 16 is too big and I have to go and crop it down.
Last but not least, on almost every post I try to use the batch insert function, at least one photo doesn't show properly and I have to delete all of the photos and insert them one by one.
A simple video upload function would also be a game changer for the forum I think. Maybe just limited to 30 or 60s.

Ok so I have the same problem with almost all my pictures I upload from my iphone 16.
Here is the easy/lazy way I do it.
If the photo won’t upload, simply have the photo you want to upload and then take a screen shot of it on your phone. Then upload that picture. Sure it doesn’t look quite as good but it works and I’m lazy/ignorant to know how to re-crop a picture.

 

[Dshift]

Ok so I have the same problem with almost all my pictures I upload from my iphone 16.
Here is the easy/lazy way I do it.
If the photo won’t upload, simply have the photo you want to upload and then take a screen shot of it on your phone. Then upload that picture. Sure it doesn’t look quite as good but it works and I’m lazy/ignorant to know how to re-crop a picture.

Yes that's what I do too, but I just wanted to mention it here, in case it's just a couple of clicks solution for the admin, that could save a bunch of folks some extra steps and unnecessary hacks for su h a basic thing. Not a deal breaker just a suggestion.

 

[Brad H]

Yes that's what I do too, but I just wanted to mention it here, in case it's just a couple of clicks solution for the admin, that could save a bunch of folks some extra steps and unnecessary hacks for su h a basic thing. Not a deal breaker just a suggestion.

Eh I’m not sure there is something can be done. I’m not tech savvy but it’s just the easiest solution I got. I’m not sure why a photo from iPhone is too big, and if people don’t mind the black area above and below the photo I upload because I take a screenshot then eh….. if they do mind… I’m gonna still do it anyways

 

[woodsroad]

Jesus alright, I get it - I wont make any suggestions for improvement...

It comes down to money. More storage, more bandwidth, more money. For what I pay here every month, I have no complaints. If the current limits are abused, I could understand if a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly limit was imposed. Hard drives aren’t free, but this forum is.

 

[Dshift]

It comes down to money. More storage, more bandwidth, more money. For what I pay here every month, I have no complaints. If the current limits are abused, I could understand if a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly limit was imposed. Hard drives aren’t free, but this forum is.

My thread wasn't meant to be a complaint in the hopes the guys buy extra hard drives, it was in case it was a troubleshooting issue, bug or as I said previously a couple of clicks solution.

 

[Waning Embers]

I've only ever used a phone for internet usage. Currently using a 6 year old base model Samsung with no issue.

 

[Waning Embers]

A simple video upload function would also be a game changer for the forum I think.

Before the 2019 forum reformatting we had one but some users abused it to self promote and advertise.

 

[Dshift]

Before the 2019 forum reformatting we had one but some users abused it to self promote and advertise.

Yep I can see that happening...

 

[sablebrush52]

A simple video upload function would also be a game changer for the forum I think. Maybe just limited to 30 or 60s.

I've dragged and dropped images here without going through the uploading function. Have you tried that with a video? I wonder what format would be compatible.

 

[Dshift]

I've dragged and dropped images here without going through the uploading function. Have you tried that with a video? I wonder what format would be compatible.

Most of the time I am on my phone when I post here but I will give it a try.

 

[Dshift]

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0a6IMVzKyroYGDP-gtdcXDVvg
drag and drop didn't work, let me try this

 

[Dshift]

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0a6IMVzKyroYGDP-gtdcXDVvg
drag and drop didn't work, let me try this

It doesn't autoplay. I mean the instagram/ Youtube thing works but then I have to upload the video there and some of the things I want to just share with forum members and I am trying to avoid a self promotion situation.