How to Handle a PNG Photo That Is Too Large to Upload
By ImgHeal · Updated
Make a practical upload copy without discarding the original lossless file.
Identify where the problem begins
Check both the upload limit and the PNG's pixel dimensions. Photographic PNG files can be large because they store continuous-tone images without JPEG-style compression.
Create a safe diagnostic copy
Keep the PNG master. Export a JPEG upload copy at a high enough quality and only resize when the service's pixel limit requires it. Use sRGB for predictable browser display.
Verify the corrected file
Open the new file and compare faces, writing, gradients, and crop with the PNG. Record that it is an upload derivative and keep the original for future work.
Check before you finish
- Keep the PNG master.
- Resize only when needed.
- Compare the JPEG copy before upload.
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