Resizing photos is a common task, whether for sharing online, printing, or optimizing website images. Understanding the process and available options ensures your images retain quality and proper proportions. This guide outlines How To Change Photo Size effectively.
Resizing involves changing the number of pixels along the horizontal (x-axis) and vertical (y-axis) dimensions of an image. It’s crucial to maintain the aspect ratio (the proportional relationship between width and height) to avoid distortion. For instance, a common camera aspect ratio is 3:2, while many displays use 16:9. Fitting a 3:2 image onto a 16:9 display requires either cropping the image or adding black bars (letterboxing) to fill the extra space.
Image editing software, such as Adobe Lightroom, provides various resizing options. When exporting images, you can choose to maintain the original size, leaving the display software to handle resizing. Most display software offers a “fit” option to automatically adjust the image size to the screen dimensions.
Alternatively, you can resize the image during export. Look for options like “Resize to Fit” with adjustable parameters like “Long Edge,” “Width & Height,” or “Dimensions.” Choosing “Width & Height” or “Dimensions” allows for manual adjustment of both values, potentially distorting the aspect ratio. Selecting “Long Edge” maintains the original aspect ratio, automatically adjusting the shorter edge proportionally after you specify the desired length for the longer edge. This ensures the image remains undistorted while fitting within specific size constraints.
