How to Twitter a Picture
Twitter allows the rapid sharing of information, conversation and visual elements of our world at the press of a button. Sometimes an image is an efficient means of communicating given the limited message space of only 140 characters per tweet. Twitter does not allow direct image uploads through their interface. A third-party application developed by individual programmers must be used to send images directly to your Twitter feed using your computer, smartphone or email account.
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Instructions
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Log in to your Twitter account with your username and password. If you do not have a Twitter account, be sure to create this first before creating the account for uploading your photos.
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Go to a third-party application site that specializes in connecting photos to Twitter. A variety of these programs exist, so be sure to choose one that matches your goals. For example, if you wish to upload images to Twitter with a mobile phone or smartphone, be sure the service you choose offers this option. A few popular sites include Twitpic.com, yFrog.com and Pikchur.com.
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Create a user account with the chosen third-party application. The process should be very straight forward and simple for any program. For example, if creating a Twit Pic account, simply go to the homepage and select the create a new account link at the top of the page. An authorization page for Twitter will appear and you will enter your Twitter username and password, and hit the "sign in" button.
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Go to your homepage in the third-party application you selected and press the upload photo button. This will vary based on your program, but should be displayed prominently on the homepage. Twit Pic places a large blue upload button at the top of the screen for adding photos to your account.
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Upload the photo using the program's interface. Most programs will access your computer using a "Browse" button, and ask you to find the photo and upload the image file. Enter your tweet in the message box on this screen as well, indicating what the picture is about.
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Select any preferences for handling the file, such as "post to Twitter account" or "include location data" using the check boxes associated with the image upload. This will also vary based on your program.
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Add the photo to your account by pressing the upload button and the program should automatically upload and post the photo to your Twitter account.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure the image is small and optimized for digital use. Some programs will automatically re-size a larger image or will not access a large file.
If sending images to Twitter is a priority or daily occurrence, be sure to look into a smartphone option or application that helps streamline the process. Depending on your phone, you can purchase or install applications that will automatically send images straight to Twitter once they are taken.
Be mindful that Twitter is a public platform and anyone, including professional contacts, employers or future bosses, can access these images without permission. Do not post pictures that are inappropriate for a public online space.
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