Increase image file upload size cap

[AsRock]

Okay, first off, people need to learn to calm down. That includes the OP and everyone replying. I would consider this a very legitimate concern he raises and I'll explain why and what I would suggest to fix it to address all the concerns brought up.

I see three sides to this.

1. OneMoar wants to upload bigger files. Generally speaking, most users are lazy so this is a valid concern from a usability standpoint. While I do believe there should be an upload limit, there should be a separate storage limit.
2. Concern with bandwidth: I suspect that uploading images is a relatively small amount of bandwidth and that serving up said images is much more costly. So that would put emphasis on getting not putting if bandwidth is a concern.
3. Storage, a very real concern because a lot of images adds up quickly which adds a need to efficiently store said images.

So my suggestion (assuming W1zz wanted to do this out of kindness of his heart,) is this:

1. Increase upload limit to 10-20MB max.
2. Institute a storage limit of 2-5MB max.
3. Use PHP's GD library to convert uploaded images to JPEG or PNG.
   1. PNGs tend to look nicer than JPEGs, but use more space. Probably preferable for smaller images or images requiring transparency.
   2. JPEG tends to be very flexible when it comes to quality and the amount of compression. PHP's GD lib gives you control over this.

So long as the image is uploaded in a format GD can read which includes most commonly used formats, it may not be unrealistic to re-store it in a different format. It's also not unrealistic to use GD to scale the image as well.

I've used GD before and it's relatively easy to use and is relatively quick with respect to performance. I would be willing to write up some examples with respect to how to do it if it were welcomed.

Side note: I see a watermark, GD might be getting used already so this might not be a stretch if the CPU cycles are there to spare.

Limit each person to what they can upload ?, well that's terrible after time as posted pics end up deleted and leave useful threads with missing pictures.

Or did it misunderstand point number 2.

 

[jboydgolfer]

TPU image uploader works MAYBE 3 out of 10 times for Me, and I'm @ 1200p, I can Only imagine what it's like with 4k. Im glad Someone mentioned this....I keep forgetting. I just went to imgur when it became too annoying, I'm certainly NOT going to compress/edit ANY images, FAR too lazy.

After reading MORE, i realized it was a hosting size issue... I'll just avoid using TPU's image service from Now on, not that I've ever used it much, but I have other places I can upload to, in an attempt to do my part, and not use bandwidth that is needed by others.

 

[newtekie1]

Use PHP's GD library to convert uploaded images to JPEG or PNG.

The uploaded image, when pasted directly into the text field as onemoar is doing, is already converted to PNG. So one option, as I pointed out already, is to convert the image to jpg instead.

Though it really takes 15 seconds to open Photoshop, create a new workspace, paste the image, save it for web, accept the default setting that it remembered, click to the desktop where you saved the pictures, copy it, and paste it in the text field. I literally just timed it, it takes 15 seconds on my laptop, including the time to load Photoshop... Stop being lazy.

 

[rtwjunkie]

The uploaded image, when pasted directly into the text field as onemoar is doing, is already converted to PNG. So one option, as I pointed out already, is to convert the image to jpg instead.

Though it really takes 15 seconds to open Photoshop, create a new workspace, paste the image, save it for web, accept the default setting that it remembered, click to the desktop where you saved the pictures, copy it, and paste it in the text field. I literally just timed it, it takes 15 seconds on my laptop, including the time to load Photoshop... Stop being lazy.

It's about 15 seconds to do a basic editing of a screenshot too with Paint.Net. I've been doing it the last 3 weeks for Witcher 3 screenshots. Not really a big deal for me in order to use TPU's free image hosting, which I am grateful to @W1zzard for.

 

[dorsetknob]

Not really a big deal for me in order to use TPU's free image hosting, which I am grateful to W1zzard for.

Not enough people are thanking or are grateful to @W1zzard for the FREE HOSTING
they think its their GOD DAMMED right to have TPU host their Pictures

They need to remember "ITS A PRIVILEGE" that can be removed

 

[Aquinus]

Limit each person to what they can upload ?, well that's terrible after time as posted pics end up deleted and leave useful threads with missing pictures.

Or did it misunderstand point number 2.

You misunderstood it. I simply was pointing out that bandwidth is going to be heavy on the serving side (getting the image,) not the receiving side (uploading the image). Nothing more so the upload size limit (aside from storage,) shouldn't really be a huge concern if we're talking 5-10MB over 2MB. Since serving it is important and small = better in that regard, converting everything to a JPEG would probably save on disk space and bandwidth while still allowing lazy people like @OneMoar to upload his big(ger) PNGs.

Not enough people are thanking or are grateful to @W1zzard for the FREE HOSTING
they think its their GOD DAMMED right to have TPU host their Pictures

They need to remember "ITS A PRIVILEGE" that can be removed

Calm down, OneMore is just an angry person but it's still legitimate question if you take away the general douchebaggery. You say it like no one appreciates what W1zz does when that's simply bull and I'm sure everyone here acknowledges that and I'm sure W1zz appreciates constructive criticism.

 

[Lopez0101]

There is a free program called XNview that can do batch editing with all sorts of options if you don't want to buy Photoshop. Works great for photos too.

http://www.xnview.com/en/

 

[R-T-B]

its 2015 if you can't handle 5MB of attachments you can piss off'
if your argument against this is bandwidth then you have no argument

That's a horrible arguement and is why the internet is going towards a bandwidth crisis...

On the other hand, a simple "spoiler tag" fixes this nice and simple.

 

[Jetster]

Okay so did anyone even try TPU Capture?

Is has a high/Med/Low setting. Its two keys and capture/upload in one move. To easy Problem solved

You guys bicker like old ladies

 

[W1zzard]

So my suggestion (assuming W1zz wanted to do this out of kindness of his heart,) is this:

1. Increase upload limit to 10-20MB max.
2. Institute a storage limit of 2-5MB max.
3. Use PHP's GD library to convert uploaded images to JPEG or PNG.
   1. PNGs tend to look nicer than JPEGs, but use more space. Probably preferable for smaller images or images requiring transparency.
   2. JPEG tends to be very flexible when it comes to quality and the amount of compression. PHP's GD lib gives you control over this.

So long as the image is uploaded in a format GD can read which includes most commonly used formats, it may not be unrealistic to re-store it in a different format. It's also not unrealistic to use GD to scale the image as well.

that's a good idea

 

[dorsetknob]

@W1zzard
a suitable compromise you might consider for lazy people like onemoaner
why not introduce a 2 tier policy
1. FREE as it stands hosting for those that wish to abide by your current rules and conditions.

2. Monthly Suscription Fee (to be priced by yourself in due time) for those that want larger capacity

the revenue raised by those who want larger caps going to cover administration and server costs

Simple And eventualy Cost Effective solution for you.
Lets See who will put their money where their mouth spouts

Dorsetknob

 

[W1zzard]

it's not about cost. it's about supporting people with low bandwidth. for our kind of image hosting (forum targeted) there is no reason to allow such huge uploads

 

[dorsetknob]

"" God has Spoken from the Mount "

it's not about cost. it's about supporting people with low bandwidth. for our kind of image hosting (forum targeted) there is no reason to allow such huge uploads

Can we now put this to Bed