gogreen1 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I want to resize some JPEGs so that I can print them at 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10. I can ensure that the images are 300 dpi for best quality. Is there a template I can use that shows me a 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 window, in which I can place the photos and crop them accordingly? Alternatively, what is the best (easiest) way to crop JPEGs to fit standard print sizes? Thanks. Quote Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullbonz Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Well obviously you found the resize option if you changed it to to 300 ppi, look further down in the same option and you will see the size adjustment. Quote http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/21233-skullbonz-art-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Do the math 4x6 @ 300 DPI = 1200x1800 pixels. 5x7 @ 300 DPI = 1500x2100 pixels 8x10 @ 300 DPi = ? In case you didn't find the resize function - press Ctrl + R or find it in the Image menu (Image > Resize) 1 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...
racerx Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yes as EER already stated, it just a simple math equation. DPI/PPI only has value when you want to print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midora Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yes as EER already stated, it just a simple math equation. DPI/PPI only has value when you want to print. That's too simple ;-) There are plugins which allow you to enter values with a unit and the result of the plugins depend on the dpi value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogreen1 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Thanks, all, for the responses. I understand about sizing and dpi. Suppose I have a 300 dpi JPEG that measures 6.97 inches x 4.15 inches. To make a 4x6, I'd leave the 4.15 dimension as is, but I'd want to crop the 6.97-inch side more precisely, evenly on both sides, to 6.4 inches. What's the best way to do that in Paint? Thanks. Edited July 13, 2015 by gogreen1 Quote Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midora Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 You may change the 'Normal' option of the 'Rectangle Select' tool to 'Fixed size' and set your preferred width and height. If you click and drag now into the canvas you can position the rectangle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogreen1 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks, Midora. That works perfectly! Quote Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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