I need to place a spreadsheet into storyline, but no matter what format I use, (embedding from google docs, *.JPG, *.png) it is very very blurry. I have followed every post regarding the issue I can find. I have also tried a range of different fonts, converting the spreadsheet to an image file, converting a pdf to an image, screen shots, recording the screen but none of them are successful as the spreadsheet cannot be viewed easily due to the blur. Is there a workaround I haven't found yet?
I think, first and foremost, is that you will need to capture a high-resolution screenshot of your spreadsheet and convert it to PNG. General rule is: JPEG will degrade image quality but less disk space requirement. PNG, on the other hand, is a lossless image format, and so will typically result in larger file sizes.
Checkout the steps here on how to capture high resolution images from your computer then try to adjust the image properties to your preference, then save and use it into your storyline.
It appears that Win10 screen resolution is part of the problem. Have realised that the problem has arisen since my computer was "upgraded" to Win10 about 6 weeks ago.
I have had some success to get the spreadsheet readable in storyline. First, I changed the font in the spreadsheet - text to verdaana and digits to lucida - the shape of the digits is clearer. Exported the pdf in TIFF format to take into a graphics working file (I used photoshop). manipulated and resized the image then exported as a PNG file the exact size needed in the storyline screen.
Also found a (Lynda) online learning course with specific skills for graphic manipulation for teaching and learning very helpful. Getting clear images for elearning is a new found skill.
Hope this info helps others having problems with blurry images.
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Hi Robyn,
I think, first and foremost, is that you will need to capture a high-resolution screenshot of your spreadsheet and convert it to PNG. General rule is: JPEG will degrade image quality but less disk space requirement. PNG, on the other hand, is a lossless image format, and so will typically result in larger file sizes.
Checkout the steps here on how to capture high resolution images from your computer then try to adjust the image properties to your preference, then save and use it into your storyline.
Hope this helps.
Hi Robyn,
I'd also take a look at the best practices outlined here for having high-quality images in Storyline.
Let us know if you're still running into trouble after going through those.
It appears that Win10 screen resolution is part of the problem. Have realised that the problem has arisen since my computer was "upgraded" to Win10 about 6 weeks ago.
Hi Robyn,
I also use Windows 10 and haven't run into the same issues. Can you check what screen resolution/DPI setting you're using?
I have had some success to get the spreadsheet readable in storyline. First, I changed the font in the spreadsheet - text to verdaana and digits to lucida - the shape of the digits is clearer. Exported the pdf in TIFF format to take into a graphics working file (I used photoshop). manipulated and resized the image then exported as a PNG file the exact size needed in the storyline screen.
Also found a (Lynda) online learning course with specific skills for graphic manipulation for teaching and learning very helpful. Getting clear images for elearning is a new found skill.
Hope this info helps others having problems with blurry images.
Thanks for sharing here, Robyn. I really appreciate the additional insights and I'm certain others in the community will too!
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