How to Upload Photos on the Internet
Uploading photos to the Internet is one of the best ways to share them with family and friends and also helps keep them better organized. There are several sites available online where photos can be uploaded, including flickr, Picasa, and Photobucket, and all of these sites use a similar interface for uploading photos. With a few simple steps, you can make your pictures available for all your friends and relatives, no matter where they might be.
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Scan any printed photos you may have. If you have your own scanner, you can do this easily at home. If not, many companies offer scanning services and will scan your photos and return them to you with electronic copies.
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Organize your photos into relevant folders on your computer. This makes it much easier to find the photos you want to upload. Suggested categories include family, pets or names and dates of individual events or vacations.
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Prepare your photo upload site. You might need to create an account or log in if you already have an account. Be sure you are in the proper area of the site for uploading.
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Follow the instructions listed on the site to upload your photos. These can differ depending on the site, but usually involve browsing to a particular folder on your computer, then selecting the photos you wish to upload. Some sites allow several photos to be uploaded at a time, or even an entire folder. Others will only allow a few at a time to control bandwidth.
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Upload your photos. This may take some time, depending upon how many photos you are adding to the site.
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Share your photos. Many upload sites provide tools that will automatically send messages to a list of emails, or that will generate a link to your uploaded photos that you can share on social media sites such as Twitter or Facebook.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure your photos are in the correct format and are the correct size for upload. Many sites limit file size and specify acceptable file formats.
You can also organize your photos in folders or slideshows on the website to help viewers more easily find the pictures they want to look at.
Some photo sharing sites require a membership fee. Be sure to read all the fine print before uploading.
If you have pictures of family members, especially small children, or photos that could easily identify you or where you live, it is a good idea to privatize the pictures so that you know exactly who is viewing them. Most photo upload sites allow sharing options to be set for more control over your personal photos.
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