JPG Importing Changes File Size

[behzad]

So does it make sense to import images at 96 dpi so that when the website file is saved, it is a smaller working file?

[gwpriester]

No, the file size will be the same (I think). Xara publishes images at 96 and 192 dpi. The higher dpi is for devices with retina quality display. You can turn this option off in Web Properties > Website. Basically resize your image how you want it then optimize the image to eighter 96 or 192. Xara will export at these two resolutions and will only display the correct image for the device or browser.

[behzad]

Dear Gary, I mean on the hard disk when saved as a project .web

[edmiston99]

They always come in at 500. You have to then make them their original (or the desired) size from there. The file size in Kb is irrelevant. Just pay attention to the width and height in pixels.

[edmiston99]

You can see the image size as in the embedded photo. You need to select the image with the "pick tool" (arrow), and see the image size in the toolbar.

[Acorn]

@edmiston99, the OP is talking about the picture pixel dimensions on import (being reduced to a default 500px width), not the scale on the page. This is relevant if you are scaling up to a much larger width.
@Egg, I am making a guess that XWDP does not have the import option to override or change this; XDPX does.
@Gary, the 100% tool is a coarse control as it only scales on the centre of the image; one then has to re-position all over again. The dragging of corners is more controllable. Deleting and dragging afresh form the Bitmap gallery resotres to 100% (96dpi).

My Post #2 stands but I am happy to be corrected.

Acorn

[Egg Bramhill]

@Egg, I am making a guess that XWDP does not have the import option to override or change this; XDPX does.

Cheers Acorn, I can never remember what's included & not included within all these Xara optional software variations.

[gwpriester]

Egg's screen capture is for Designer Pro X. WD 365 does not have those same options.