I wrote about some photo resize tools not too long ago, but I learned of another tool you should know (and use!) through one of my favorite blogs. A reader also wrote to suggest another popular resource that I’d like to toss out there.

• Shrink Pic [via Lifehacker] is perhaps one of the most handy picture resizing tools when working with online mediums, such as websites and social media sites. It’s the most handy because you don’t have to think about it. ShrinkPic automatically resizes pictures you’re uploading to the web. This does a few things: 1) it decreases the amount of time it takes for your file to transfer, 2) it ensures you have an optimal (or close to it) size for web use, and 3) it conserves server storage space.Go ahead, install ShrinkPic. Your website administrator will love you for it.
• IrfanView is a very popular program that allows you to resize pictures and perform a ton of other operations on images (it even plays videos). It’s free for download at http://www.irfanview.com/, where you can also find a full list of features.

Have you ever tried to send a large file over e-mail? When I say “large”, I mean anything over 5 megabytes, roughly the size of 5 pictures. If you use Outlook, chances are your e-mail got stuck in the Outbox, waiting for someone in internet la-la-land t

o magically sweep it away and no obvious way to remove it from the Outbox. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, check this to see what I mean.

If you’re not an Outlook user like me (I’m a GMail addict), you know it can take forever to upload a large file to your e-mail, if your e-mail provider will allow it at all. There are often attachment size limits prescribed by e-mail service providers, and for good reason.

DropSend is one option for sending those large files. It works quite simply:

1. Go to DropSend.com.
2. Click “Browse” and find the file you want to send on your computer.
3. Type in the address of the person you’re sending the file to, then type in your e-mail address below that.
4. Hit “Send File”. Then follow the steps to finish setting up your account. Dropsend will give you some options, most of which are optional.
5. The person you’re sending the file to will  receive an e-mail with a link to click on and download the file.

DropSend is a straight-forward way to send a large file to anyone with an e-mail address. It takes only a minute to do and doesn’t bog down your entire e-mail program or provider while uploading a file.

Stock Xchange is a great resource for high-quality stock images, and the best part is, it’s FREE! Take a look at this video to find out more.

Stock Xchange from Brandon Moore on Vimeo.