The compression options in Microsoft Picture Manager reduce both file size and picture dimensions based on how you intend to use the picture, such as in Web pages or e-mail messages.
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Select the picture you want to compress.
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Click the Picture Tools Format tab, and then click Compress Pictures.
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Do one of the following:
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To compress your pictures for insertion into a document, under Resolution, click Print.
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To compress your pictures for publication on a Web page, under Resolution, click Web.
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To compress your pictures for sending in an e-mail message, under Resolution, click E-mail.
Some pictures will only allow one or two of these options.
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Click OK, and name and save the compressed picture somewhere you can find it.
Note: You can undo compression by clicking Reset Picture. Compression changes will not be saved until you explicitly save them.
