Adding picture to startup form

[varunmathur]

I have added a .jpg picture to my startup form, the image on disk is 659k however when inserted into the form increases the database size by 90MB
I am unable figure out whats going wrong, help required

 

[pr2-eugin]

Hello Varun, How are you attaching the picture to the Form? Try a compact and Repair that will help in reducing the size of the file..

 

[Alansidman]

to avoid db bloat, you may be wiser to link the picture to your db rather than insert (embed) it in your db file.

 

[varunmathur]

Thanks,
I tried compact and repair several times but it did'nt help.
It seems linking the picture is the best option, however I was looking some other option.
Paul I liked your blog, its really cool.
Varun