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3 Replies Last post: Feb 16, 2008 9:47 PM by Jason Snell

stphnmartin

2 posts since
Feb 8, 2008

Feb 13, 2008 9:29 AM

Poor image quality

The image quality on the site is poor in some places. Looking at the code you're using CSS to create thumvbnail images by setting a width which is creating a "jaggy" appearance. Sizing the images properly saves bandwidth and makes them appear clearer.

Jason Snell

2,179 posts since
Dec 11, 2000

1. Feb 13, 2008 5:58 PM

in response to: stphnmartin

Re: Poor image quality

Actually we have a style guide that specifies what image sizes should be used where, so the CSS scaling should be minimal. If you're seeing jaggies that's because we messed up and put in the wrong image.

If you've got specifics, let us know and we'll look into them.

Thanks for writing.

Jason Snell, Editorial Director, Macworld

stphnmartin

2 posts since
Feb 8, 2008

2. Feb 15, 2008 1:11 PM

in response to: Jason Snell

Re: Poor image quality

Take a look at the "is time machine all you need" graphic on the home page. It's jaggified due to the image being larger than what the CSS specified. (win xp, firefox 2)

Jason Snell

2,179 posts since
Dec 11, 2000

3. Feb 16, 2008 9:47 PM

in response to: stphnmartin

Re: Poor image quality

I'm not quite sure what's up with your browser, but scaling down images shouldn't cause jaggies. Only scaling them up. The image you mentioned looks immaculate on OS X in Safari and Firefox. I can't check XP from here, but I will try it the next time I get a chance.

Jason Snell, Editorial Director, Macworld

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