Reduce the size of pictures and attachments in Outlook email messages

insert an image

To insert an image into the body of your email, place your cursor in the body of the email, select the insert menu, and then choose images from the group illustrations in the ribbon.

if the image looks too big (or too small), you can use the image size handlers to resize the image.

resize an image

you can change the visible size of the image; for example, how much of the screen it occupies, without changing the file size or image resolution. this, however, will not reduce the overall size of the email message you are sending.

1. click or tap on the image to display a small circular size handle at each corner of the image.

   

2. Click (or press and hold) one of handles, then drag the sizing handle toward the center to reduce the size of the image or away from the center to increase the size of the image.

   resize an image to exact dimensions

   1. select the image whose size you want to resize.

      on the format tab, in the size group, enter the required height. the width automatically changes to stay in proportion to the height.

      

   If you want to change the height and width separately, uncheck the lock aspect ratio checkbox before changing the required height or width in step 2.

   compress images to reduce file size

   compressing an image keeps the height and width of the image, but reduces the resolution. lower resolution images have a smaller file size.

   1. select the image or images you need to reduce.

      under image tools on the format tab, select compress images from the adjust group. depending on your screen resolution, you may only see the compress images icon.

      select the compression and resolution options, then select ok. for images that will not print, web (150 dpi) is the most common resolution.

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