Based on internal discussion and the results of a recent poll, we have decided to increase the file size and image dimension limitations for both Member and Open challenges.
Member challenges will be increased from 720x720 @ 200kB to 800x800 @ 300kB.
Open challenges will be increased from 640x640 @ 150kB to 800x800 @ 300kB.
Yes, you read that correctly -- all challenges entries going forward will be limited to a maximum of 800 pixels tall/wide and 300 kilobytes in size. That said, there are two important things to note with this change.
Important Note 1: You should be very mindful of the fact that some laptops and desktops these days will not be able to view the entirety of an entry sized 800 pixels tall. In fact, that may very well be the reason that 218 users voted not to increase the limitations. It is also note worthy that only 115 of those users have voted in recent challenges.
Important Note 2: The November Free Study will be switching over to allow for these sizes. If you have submitted, consider reworking your entry.
My understanding is that the size change is from hence forward, with the exception of the free study. All previously announced challenges are the smaller size.
It's my belief that as the posted challenges end(voting starts) that the new challenge will have the increased size. So tonights new member challenge should have the increased values. No word from any SC to confirm this yet...
Those who use Firefox, and I would presume Explorer has the same feature, can press Ctrl - or + to zoom in or out when viewing images. Handy for those laptops.
Those who use Firefox, and I would presume Explorer has the same feature, can press Ctrl - or + to zoom in or out when viewing images. Handy for those laptops.
Member challenges will be increased from 720x720 @ 200kB to 800x800 @ 300kB.
Open challenges will be increased from 640x640 @ 150kB to 800x800 @ 300kB.
