To resize an image in Photoshop, follow these steps:
1. Open Photoshop: Launch the Photoshop application on your computer.
2. Select the image: Go to the File menu and choose “Open” to select the image you want to resize from your computer’s file system. Once you’ve selected the image, click “Open” to open it in Photoshop.
3. Access the Image Size dialog box: With the image open in Photoshop, go to the main menu bar and select “Image” and then “Image Size.” This will open the Image Size dialog box, where you can make the necessary adjustments to resize the image.
4. Fit the image: In the Image Size dialog box, you’ll find various options to adjust the dimensions of the image. The most common method is to resize by specifying the desired width or height. You can either enter the desired value directly into the width or height fields, or you can check the “Constrain Proportions” box to ensure the image maintains its original aspect ratio as you resize it. This will automatically adjust the other dimension based on the one you input.
5. Reframe the image (optional): Additionally, you can reframe the image by clicking and dragging the corner handles in the preview window of the Image Size dialog box. This allows you to visually adjust the composition of the image while maintaining the desired dimensions.
6. Resample the image: Photoshop also provides the option to resample the image while resizing. Resampling refers to the process of adding or removing pixels from the image to meet the new size requirements. If you want to retain the image’s original quality, ensure that the “Resample” box is unchecked. However, if you need to change the resolution or print size, you can check the “Resample” box and choose the appropriate resampling method from the drop-down menu. The options include Bicubic, Bilinear, and Nearest Neighbor, each with its own characteristics for resizing images.
7. Save the resized image: Once you are satisfied with the resized image, click “OK” in the Image Size dialog box to apply the changes. To save the resized image, go to the File menu and choose “Save As” or “Export As” to specify the file format, name, and destination on your computer.
By following these steps, you can easily resize an image in Photoshop to suit your specific needs. Remember to consider the aspect ratio, resampling options, and desired dimensions to achieve the desired outcome.