It is a folder with photos inside attached to an email. The person receiving it is able to unzip the files
I tried the right click and compress and then sent it. This is the reply I got-
If I right click on the individual file and go to "open with..."
Microsoft picture manager, it works. If I just double click on the
picture it does not work.
Is this what should happen? Is there an easier way?
Everyone I've tried to send photos to says the same thing.
Everyone I've tried to send photos to says the same thing.
How come my iphoto folder is 20 gigs. but when i look at iphoto the information only shows like 14
Look at the files--are there file tags attached (I know I'm using the wrong term here--I'm talking about the .jpg that's on the end of every image). I've sent files around without the .doc attached, and if users manually edit the files to add the appendage it suddenly works.
They do have tags attached. They are tiff files, though. does that matter?
No it doesn't make a difference, but ensure your PC friends are trying to open the correct file.
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There will also be three files which are only for a Mac
._imageOne.tif
._imageTwo.tif
._imageThree.tif
These will be visible, but slightly transparent depending on the particular install and settings of Windows. Because they are proceeded with a period they appear first and it would be easy for a PC user to look at a list and try and open those files - which would fail. Simply scrolling down the list will reveal the actual files with similar names.
I've had this problem several times moving files from a Mac to PC.
Yup that's the problem for most PC users.
Most PC people are lazy and quits if something doesn't work the first time, because they cannot see the difference between the translucent files and the real files.
I've been having trouble sending folders with photos in them from my mac to anyone who has a pc. They are unable to open the folder. Does anyone have any ideas how I can format the files so the folder can be opened? Thanks
Not necessary at all. I can simply open any mail attachments on PC by doubleclicking if I want to. Besides I prefer save them to where they need to be and not clutter up the desktop.If you're compressing the folder into a ZIP file, then once it reaches the PC they should save the file to the Desktop using 'Save Attachment' before trying to open it.
Yup that's the problem for most PC users.
Most PC people are lazy and quits if something doesn't work the first time, because they cannot see the difference between the translucent files and the real files.
Sorry, but that is complete + utter nonsense. You do not change files from BMPs or Tiffs to jpgs by altering the extension. BMPs, Tiffs are not iPhoto's format, they are very commonly used formats, Mac + PC.I had the same problem but i figured it out
(like i do with the rest of my computer problems)
You need to do one of two things
1. Change the extension to .jpeg .jpg instead of for example .bmp which is iphoto's format or .tif. If you don't know how to change the extension just right click the item click "get info" then make sure "hide extension" is unchecked.
example.tif you would make
example.jpg
Then its going to ask you if you want to change it or keep it as it was and you are going to click "use .jpg"
You're kidding after that advice!If anyone needs any help regarding their mac i am pretty good at most problems feel free to email me at "DonnysChaos@yahoo.com"