Nikkei Album allows you to upload many different types of documents and media files. Please follow these guidelines to avoid any difficulty with the process.
If you would like to contribute material in other formats, or larger file sizes, please e-mail editor@discovernikkei.org for assistance.
Text
Preferred text file types:
| Formats: | File extensions: |
|---|---|
| plain text (ASCII) | .txt |
| Rich text format | .rtf |
| Microsoft Word documents | .doc |
| Portable Document Format (text only) |
Maximum size: 500Kb
Still Images
For best results, scans should be made at a resolution of 300dpi.
Preferred still image types:
| Formats: | File extensions: |
|---|---|
| Joint Photographic Experts Group | .jpeg, .jpg |
| Graphics Interchange Format | .gif |
| Portable Network Graphics | .png |
Maximum size: 5Mb
Moving Images
Preferred moving image types:
| Formats: | File extensions: |
|---|---|
| Windows Media | .wma,.wmv |
| QuickTime | .mpg, mp4 |
| AudioVideo Interweave | .avi |
Maximum size: 10Mb
Sound Files
Preferred sound files:
| Formats: | File extensions: |
|---|---|
| MpeG1 Audio Layer 3 | .mp3 |
Maximum size: 10Mb
Other Media
| Formats: | File extensions: |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint | .ppt |
| Portable Document Format (mixed text/image) | |
| Flash & Shockwave animations | .swf |
Maximum size: 10Mb