How the heck do you do this?

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I am trying to download a picture on the X-mas exchage page and I have my picture in "MY PICTURES" but I can not get it to here now. Please, can anyone help me?

[Wheetsin 714]

I don't believe this sites supports picture hosting/uploading, which means the picture you want to share has to be on a webserver, not just your personal PC.

There are a lot of free image hosting services out there. I don't use them but shutterfly is supposed to be pretty easy to use. If you want to email me your pic I can put it on my webserver and send you the URL you would need to put in your message for the pic to show.

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

What is a webserver? How do you get your pictures to one?

[Wheetsin 714]

Ok, here's the skinny version.

A webserver is a server computer that kind of sits on the internet. Your computer has internet access, but is not "on" the internet. In order for files to be viewable online, they have to be on a webserver -- everything yuo see on the web resides on a webserver. Just like you can look at pictures on your local PC, we can all look at pictures on a webserver.

Run a search for "free image hosting" and you'll find places that have webservers, and that will put your pictures n their webserver for everyone to see.

[giveyouthemoon 4]

What is a webserver? How do you get your pictures to one?

Go to Shutterfly.com It's SUPER easy to figure out!!

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

ok I installed Shutterfly and my picture is there now. How do I get it to this site?

[Wheetsin 714]

Nevemind, I just saw how you can attach pictures here. I never even sawe this before. Click "Post Reply" and you'll see an "Additional Options" area below the message field. Click the "Manage Attachments" option to upload your pic. I'll add a screenshot to help you see what I mean.

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[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

Wheetsin ....I GOT IT yeah. I still would like to know how to use the shutterfly I have installed though. thanks again.

[Wheetsin 714]

Not sure, I've never used Shutterfly. Try getting your picture to where you can see it, right-click on it, and go to Properties. Next to "Location" it should have a URL that starts with http:// Copy that whole line and paste it up here. Then I can test it and see whether or not they allow direct linking, or if you have to be a member to see others' pics.

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc26b3127cce959c84c6f5c900000025102EbOXLds1Y8

I will try this one and see if it works .if not I will delete it and try again

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

Hey I think it works now. Thanks Wheetsin

[Wheetsin 714]

No problem. Now if you want the pic to show instead of the link to the pic, just click the "Insert Picture" button. A pop-up will show wanting you to enter a URL, so just type in what you pasted above. Then when you post the image will be displayed.

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see if this works

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

Boy oh boy I am learning all kinds of new stuff today.......thanks AGAIN!!!