How to Resize an Image on Your Mac

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Do you want to resize an image on your mac, macbook, imac or any other apple device. this is very easy to do. Here is how:

Step 1: Open Your Image with Preview

  1. Locate the image file you want to resize on your Mac.
  2. Right-click on the image file.
  3. Select “Open With” and then choose “Preview.”

Step 2: Resize the Image on Mac

  1. Once the image opens in Preview, navigate to the menu bar and click on “Tools.”
  2. Click on the circled button in image, or From the drop-down menu, select “Adjust Size…”.
Resize on your Mac

  1. In the “Image Dimensions” window that appears, adjust the width and height of the image. Ensure “Scale proportionally” is checked to keep the aspect ratio intact.

  2. Enter your desired dimensions for the image. As you change one dimension, the other will automatically adjust to maintain the aspect ratio.

Step 3: Save the Resized Image

  1. After resizing the image, Click Ctrl+S go to the “File” menu in the menu bar.

  2. Select “Save” if you want to overwrite the original image. If you prefer to keep the original image intact, select “Save As…”

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  3. Choose a new name and location for the resized image if you selected “Save As…”

  4. Click “Save” to finalize the changes.

Tips for Resizing Images

  • Maintain Quality: Always ensure that the “Scale proportionally” option is checked to avoid distorting the image.
  • Check Dimensions: Make sure the new dimensions suit your needs, whether for web use, printing, or other purposes.

By following these simple steps, you can quickly and easily resize your images on a Mac. This process helps you optimize images for different uses, from web publishing to personal projects.

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