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NOTE: With a large variety of free VPN connection solutions available & users employing a VPN connection solution there has arisen a modest number of failed upload &/or connection issues. It is not uncommon (quite common) a VPN connection will fail &/or cause erratic behavior. Disabling the VPN connection is one of the 1st items to address upload &/or failed connection issues. This site employs Cloudflare DDOS (Distributed Denial Of Service) software to help safeguard DOS attacks. If your VPN connection solution has obtained an Autonomous System Number (ASN) w/in a range of known global IP addresses identified as having originated in selective areas of the World Wide Web, your connection is likely to fail. Disable your VPN & attempt a new connection.
Common errors trying to UPLOAD a picture/image (in priority): (1) File Size Too Large (>10MB); (2) Weak WiFi (Wireless) Signal; (3) Unsupported File Type.
(1)File Size Too Large (>10MB)
Most frequent failure is the picture/image file size is too large. Maximum file size of any file type is 10 MB (see How To Post Pictures/Images). The UPLOAD stops at 50% and one of two Alerts are rendered:
Alert (below) produced when file size exceeds 10 MB (but often less than 25 MB).
Alert (below) produced when file size greatly exceeds 25 MB. NOTE: This is a default Alert message. No need to "inform the administrator". See CORRECTIVE ACTIONbelow.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reduce file size to less than 10 MB & reattempt the UPLOAD.
General methods to reduce/resize a picture/image file: (a) Compress (preferred) the file to reduce file size; (b) Crop the image to reduce file size; (c) Change the aspect ratio to reduce file size; or, (d) Reduce the file size by a percentage.
Attempt to resize the picture/image using the same software program you used to view/open the image. Some picture/image software programs contain a resizing utility, some do not. Not all users use the same operating system (Windows, Apple, Mac, Linux, Unix, etc.) &/or the same operating system version (Win95, Vista, XP, Win7, Win10, etc.), the same device (PC desktop, laptop, tablet, phone, etc.) &/or the same photo/image software to view pictures/images.
Several free software programs to resize pictures/images.
(2) Weak WiFi (Wireless) Signal
Many reasons for a weak wireless signal: location (indoors vs. outdoors), metal vs. wood enclosure, interference, cellular (carrier &/or device) network, router, modem, firmware, security, WiFi network & channel to name a few. NOTE: A wireless signal will always be far slower than any hard-wired (e.g. cable) Ethernet connection. NOTE:Upload speeds will always be ~80% - 90% slower than download speeds. NOTE: Larger files will always take longer than smaller files.
CORRECTIVE ACTION (a) Ensure WiFi is enabled; Airplane mode is disabled (if using a phone); Cellular Data is enabled (if not connecting via a WiFi network); (b) Connect to a strong WiFi network. Determine if you're connected via cellular (carrier) network or WiFi network. A strong WiFi network connection will improve signal over a cellular (carrier) network. Try several different available WiFi networks. (c) Transfer the file(s) off of your phone to a PC desktop, laptop, tablet, etc. with a strong internet connection (WiFi or cable) and reattempt your upload; (d) Reduce the file size (see File Size Too Large >10MB above);
Less Common Corrective Actions (a) Ensure your device (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop) is running the most up-to-date operating system version; (b) Ensure your device(s) (cable/WiFi modem, WiFi router(s)/Bridges) have the most up-to-date firmware/software; (c) Disable the Hotspot on your device (if it is enabled & users are connecting to a network via your Hotspot); (d) Disable any VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections established between any other tunneling endpoints.
(3) Unsupported File Type .JPEG and .JPG are the recommended image file formats for websites.
Images/Attachments/Files must be one of the file extensions identified below.
NOTE: The following file types/extensions (generally employed w/ digital cameras, video recorders, imaging software, CAD programs, etc.) are not supported.
EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) AI (Adobe Illustrator Document) INDD (Adobe Indesign Document) RAW (Raw Image Formats) TIF/TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
An unsupported file type renders the following Alert:
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Convert the file(s) to an acceptable format (.jpg/.jpeg preferred). See Valid File Extensions (above)
Last edited by Vintage Chief; Jul 14, 2024 at 10:54 AM.