For security reasons, only files with the following extensions are allowed as uploaded attachments: jpg jpeg gif png txt pdf. These are common image types, text and Acrobat Reader files. No HTML, PHP or active scripts are allowed.

The maximum size for an uploaded attachment is 1Mb. The total sum of all uploaded attachments is 5Mb. This means that if you run out of space, you will have to delete old attachments before uploading anything else, so choose wisely. Members with the designated role of artists have a larger upload allowance, since they must upload any image submissions.

The maximum display size of an image inside a node is 640x480. This means that however large the image actually is, it will be resized to 640x480 pixels to be shown on the site. The original size image will be stored, so take this into account when planning how to use your available quota.

You can attach images to many different kinds of nodes, including forum posts (not comments, however). When editing the node, look for the "File attachments" section. You can then choose the file to upload from your computer. This should be original work, as the same rules about copyrighted content that apply to text also apply to images. If you are blogging concerning outside content under fair use and giving proper credit, then linking to any necessary images or attachments is probably preferable.

Image links can be created in any content, including comments, by using the [img][/img] tags as shown in the posting tips page available from the main menu.

Nodes can be inserted into other nodes similarly by using the [:node] code which requires the node number (which can be seen in the URL address when editing the node or commenting or replying to it).

Creating an image node is just as easy as uploading an attachment, but nodes created in this way should be linked to an existing image gallery for which they are appropriate.

If you have difficulty with attachments, please feel free to ask a staff member for help. The most common problem is called a "timeout" where an image is just too big to upload for your internet connection. If this occurs, make sure your image is within the size limits and try optimising it or resizing it for the web.