In case you missed it earlier today, ActiveRain introduced the ability to now upload an HD profile picture in which you can crop & edit right on the network. If you missed the announcement, take a minute to read all about it on Brad's post: It's time to update your photo- In HD. To me, this is such a wonderful feature because for some reason, it seems the pictures of me where I am actually smiling and have my eyes open always have someone else in the photograph. (I should win an award for the worst person ever to be photographed.) Now, I can use some of those pictures & crop out the surrounding people without needing to use photo editing software.
The video below will show you just how easy it is to use this feature. I uploaded a new photo of myself, edited & saved it in less than 2 minutes. Remember though, when choosing your new profile photo, make sure it is at least 600 x 600 pixels wide or you will receive an error message. As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me for help!
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Just saw Active Brad's post... went and did it...
Squeezy, Breezy, just as Easy.
Jeremy ~ That was cool & easy to do. I was just thinking about changing my photo the other day and here you have this new cool tool and you get extra points for this too. Thanks!
I wonder why its not showing up in my comment picture??? Any suggestions?
Oops, never mind I had to be patient, its showing now.
Glad you shared this tutorial on the cropping - you're always so helpful.
Jer...
I really love these video tutorials. You make it easy to incorporate these new features. BTW I almost missed you post because of the profile pic change ... I don't adapt too well!
June- It does appear like it takes a few minutes for the updating to process through to your comments. I didn't pay close attention to mine, but I would say it was updated within an hour or so.
Thanks Jeremy, the tutorial you made was clear and concise.
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Jer, your so right even an old guy like me could do it.
Hi Jer: I will have to go and give it a whirl! Thanks.
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There were some great listings here. Well done.
That was easy - thanks for the heads up Jeremy!
Seems easy enough! Thanks Jeremy, I dig your blogs!
Cheers,
Jer - I did mine yesterday after the show. Thankfully, I had an HD version of the same picture I was already using, so I am still recognizable. :)
Very simple. So, how do I do this with my driver's license picture? I have few pictures of myself and that just happens to be the best one (by far)! I'm having a problem with scanning in the photo with the holographic coating on it...
Thanks - We tried it and now have a CURRENT photo! I cropped it out of one that I really liked! Easy as pie folks!
Hey Jeremy! I'm trying to upload it and keep getting an error message...the "pear-shaped one" which I love as error messages go...I've tried a 3000x3000 pic, a 2000x2000 pic and a 1000x1000 pic..I'm thinkin' this isn't my issue? True?
Thank you so much! that WAS easy!. Now ....here is another question for you. Why can't i get pictures in thru other areas. Such as my signature or posting a listing? is it something I need to change in my computer? Thanks in advance.
Hi Brad,
I do not have an option to add a photo to my profile. I am not an upgraded member - do I need to be in order to add a photo?
Thank you,
Yvonne
Hi brad,
I have the same problem of not being able to upload a picture. I am not an upgraded member.
Thank you,
Larry
Thanks Jeremy. The tutorial certainly helps. I'll go see what Brad has to say.
Hi Jeremy,
I wonder if you can help me. My profile picture does not appear when I comment on a blog. Do you have any idea why?
Thanks in advance!!!
Marianne
Hello,
Is there any way to update my photo with a non-HD photo? It won't seem to take a smaller photo anymore.
Thank you.
Janine
When I try to upload a new picture into my profile I keep getting "Bad Gateway", what does this mean?
Thanks, I needed the tutorial. You made it very simple and understandable.
Woody
Hi Jeremy,
I'm glad I found this post. I wasn't quite sure as to what to do.
Sorry. My comment sounds so silly. How do you know if the photo is HD format?