Resizing your photos

akliar.com allows you to display upto 24 images with your listing but we do have some limitation on the size we allow, to help we have found this great piece of simple software to help you quick resize your photos of you holiday home.

The "Bulk Image Resizer" allows you to quickly and easily convert multiple images at the same time. The resizing engine supports the most popular formats and features high quality distortion-less image resizing.

Ok so now you have the "Bulk Image Resizer" but how do you use it? Simply follow these quick instuctions and you should be resizing your photo like a pro in no time.

Stage 1 - Selecting photos

1. Click the add button.
2. Navigate to intended directory using the dialog and select either one or multiple files from the directory.
3. The selected files are then added to the list of files
4. To add more files click add again.

Stage 2 - Picking the size you want.

1. All images that will be resized will share the same options.
2. Select a new width from the Resize Mode group of radio buttons, the akilar.com limit is 300px width.
3. Select the new dimensions to resize to specifying the dimensions and dimension measurement type in the Dimensions group.

Stage 3 - Outputting the photos

1. Select an output directory by either typing it in the Output Directory textbox or navigating to one using the browse button [...] to the right of the textbox.
2. Select a name to give to the new image files by specifying a prefix or suffix in the Conversion Naming group text boxes.

Stage 4

Finally - Click convert

Now using the photos you have resized - you can update you listing. Remember you have 24 pictures that you use for your listing and you can change them when you want. So use the guide below to give and idea of what photos to include.

Taking photos of your home:

1. Photos of your home will sell the holiday as it puts potential clients in the holiday mood. Make sure they show off everything, especially features that sold you on buying your home in the first place.
2. After taking all of the photos you want, go somewhere and have a coffee and look at them. You will notice things that you would not have spotted whilst sitting in the surroundings.
3. Then go back and correct these and retake your photos.
4. We suggest you use a high pixel digital camera as it makes it easier to put them on your advert. Take as many as you like and then delete those which are not worthy.
5. Make sure you have good lighting and that the sun can be seen. This really gets the holiday spirit going.
6. Photos always look better if you stage your home as if someone is there. Set the table for dining. Put the sun loungers out.
7. Don't worry about taking a photo of your bathroom unless there is something really special about it. Take photos of what really makes your home special.

Other photos:

1. Remember this is a holiday home, photos of the local area are a good idea.
2. Try and get a few scenic photos of the area with breathtaking views.

If you are having problems loading your pictures always email us and we will try and resolve any problem you may have.