rlg Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 When I take an 1600 x 2500 pixel image at 300ppi and resize it to 600 X 800, shouldn't the image get smaller? Then why when I try to put it on a larger background, is it still larger than the background? Obviously, I'm doing something wrong. Actually trying to superimpose the smaller on the larger won't even work. I cannot get the smaller on to copy and then when I think I have, it shows a transparent background rather than the colored background I thought I'd pasted it on! Here's what I get for the two differing sizes--the first supposedly being the larger, the second the smaller. The properties say they're different, but they *look* the same in trying to work with them. Help, please! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red ochre Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi Renee!Look for the size control - I believe it is now in the bottom R.H.S in Pdn - probably a box that saying "window". 'Window' means it fits any size image to fit on the screen. If you click there you should see some choices or a slider - try setting it to 100%, to get feel for how big the images really are. Quote Red ochre Plugin pack.............. Diabolical Drawings ................Real Paintings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlg Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks but I still only have the earlier--much earlier version. And the resize says it is, but it sure doesn't act like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 You're confusing the resize with the view size. View size changes how large the image appears on the screen. Resize changes the pixel dimensions. Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cc4FuzzyHuggles Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) If your view size, aka, zoom, is the issue, go up to Menu Bar > View > and click on "Zoom to Window" or "Actual Size", or find your zoom controls and use those, or just use the zoom tool to zoom in or out. You can see paint.net's 3.5.4 UI here : http://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/MainWindow.html If you need help with re-sizing, perhaps the documentation can help? http://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/ImageMenu.html If you have DPI issues, perhaps this thread can help you understand things : http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/17049-dpi-and-you-understanding-resolution-for-print-and-web/ Edited March 7, 2015 by Cc4FuzzyHuggles Quote *~ Cc4FuzzyHuggles Gallery ~* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks but I still only have the earlier--much earlier version. And the resize says it is, but it sure doesn't act like it! Then you need to update. Otherwise I will have to close this thread, because we only support the latest version (see the rules please). Resize is working fine -- you are probably just zoomed out ("fit to window" is the default). Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlg Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Sorry, Rick, I apologize for not reading the rules more closely. But before you close this down, let me say thank you to all who answered me despite it. Thank you! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlg Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 One last question before I leave--is there anyone willing to let me PM them about something else I did that just won't let me correct it. A faint line is all I'll say and that shouldn't violate any rules on here. I guess I can PM anything the recipient will accept, right? Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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