complete amateur...

I feel stupid for asking this because I'm not that savy with photoshop yet, but how do you resize a file without cropping it? All my pictures are too big to post on the threads but I have no clue how to resize them...

Image> Image Size menu. Click on Resample Image

I use this MS PowerToy, http://download.micros​oft.com …eResizerPowerto​ySetup.exe

Simplifies quick resize w/o using PS

thank you! I should really read up on the photoshop manual I have haha

Resizing photos for posting on the Web using Photoshop is usually a two-step process.

1. In all likelihood the photo's resolution will be too high so the first step is to go to Image > Image Size, uncheck the Resample Image box, and enter the new resolution amount. 72 pixels per inch is the norm, but you certainly shouldn't use more than 96 ppi because that would significantly increase your file size. Click OK and the resolution will be reduced.

2. Go to Image > Image Size again and check the Resample Image box. From the drop-down box below the "Resample Image" option select "Bicubic Sharpener" then type your desired dimensions into either the Pixel Dimensions or Document Sizes box. If you keep the "Constrain Proportions" option checked, Photoshop will retain the original aspect ratio by automatically calculating the proportions when you enter either your preferred lenght or width. Press OK and your image will now be resized in both resolution and dimension.

If you need to do this frequently, take a look at the Image Processor (File > Scripts > Image Processor) which allows you to automate both steps.

kim_bo513 wrote in post #5437986
I feel stupid for asking this because I'm not that savy with photoshop yet, but how do you resize a file without cropping it? All my pictures are too big to post on the threads but I have no clue how to resize them...

FedkaTheConvict wrote in post #5438861
1. In all likelihood the photo's resolution will be too high so the first step is to go to Image > Image Size, uncheck the Resample Image box, and enter the new resolution amount. 72 pixels per inch is the norm, but you certainly shouldn't use more than 96 ppi because that would significantly increase your file size. Click OK and the resolution will be reduced.

Yow! I can't believe this. Fedka, you are usually so knowledgable and competent.

Ppi or dpi have absolutely no effect on the way an image is displayed on the web. It can be 72 or 720 ppi, all that matters is the actual pixel dimensions. Also, ppi has absolutely no effect on file size which is determined solely by pixel dimensions, bit depth and compression. Try it and prove it to yourself.

You are right, of course... suppose old habits die hard.