iPhoto and Aperture are not uploading my full size photos to flickr.
For example, I have a photo that is 2.81 MB. I then upload it to flickr and I am careful to make sure that "Original Size" is selected.
However, the file uploaded to flickr is only 2.45 MB.
I get the same result whether I use iPhoto or Aperture to upload.
Does anyone have any idea what might be going on here?
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)
'Size" in Aperture and iPhoto refers to the dimensions of the Photo - the length x breadth measured in pixels.
'Size" in Aperture and iPhoto refers to the dimensions of the Photo - the length x breadth measured in pixels.
Thanks for the reply.
SHould I even be concerned that the file size (in megabytes) of the uploaded files is less than what is in my Photo Library?
No. Megabytes depends on the JPEG quality settings, and varies widely depending on the image type and how much compression it can get. The difference between quality 10 and 12 in a JPEG can be 5x or more in something that you can't actually detect with your eye.
I'm with William on this. If these are for viewing on the Web then the picture quality is important not the filesize.
I am primarily using flickr for viewing on the web so It should work fine for that purpose. I was also hoping to use it as a way to backup my photos but I guess I'll have to look in to other means.
Thank you for the help! I am fairly new to this stuff so I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.
How are you uploading to Flickr?
I am using their app to automatically upload new photos like Apple's Photostream. I also tried out the share feature in iPhoto and Aperture which caused the issue in my OP. I like how easy it is though.
I think I might just start exporting the images I want to share from iPhoto or Aperture and uploading them to flickr via the web.
There are a number of 3rd party plug-ins that offer enhanced capability that you might consider.
is one that allows uploading originals.
That's an excellent plugin that works great! Thanks for the tip!
Aperture not uploading full size photos to flickr.
