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One of the most common questions we get is about how to resize an image or photograph. So in this article we will discuss why you would want to resize your image and then walk you through the process in an easy, step-by-step method.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Should I Resize Images?<\/h2>\n

First off, the quality of the images captured by modern cameras is exponentially better than what was available only a decade ago. Although this is great if you want to print your photographs, the reality is that now most images are shared digitally rather than with physical prints.<\/span><\/p>\n

And with more and more megapixels being captured in each image, the resources needed to store and transmit the image files becomes more burdensome. Due to this, many websites prevent users from uploading high resolution images, and others will automatically resize the image, reducing the resolution and quality without your input. So in order to maintain full control over your image which is being shared with the world, it is best to resize your photos yourself before uploading them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Things to Know About Resizing an Image<\/h2>\n

Adobe Photoshop’s Lightroom is one way to do this, but there are many other software programs capable of resizing images in Windows and Mac platforms. Since we often need to downsize from our camera to Facebook, Instagram and for use in email messaging, let’s see how this process works in an easy, step-by-step method.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, understand that your camera captures an Image Size<\/i>, the computer stores a File Size. T<\/i>here are a variety of Image Types, also called\u00a0File Types such as\u00a0JPEG,TIFF and PSD. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now, image size is not file size. Image size is the dimensions of your photograph on your screen. File Size is how much memory the picture takes on your computer’s hard drive. File size also gives us an idea of about how long it will take to download or transfer a picture file. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since Facebook is the most popular social media site, let’s first see how to correctly resize for Facebook. Then, we will use Lightroom to easily downsize for email.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Resize Image In Lightroom<\/span><\/h2>\n

STEP BY STEP RESIZING\u00a0<\/strong>FOR WEB & FACEBOOK<\/span><\/h3>\n

TIME: 5 to 10 minutes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Before Starting:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Download your photograph from your camera. Open Lightroom. Click Lightroom’s<\/span> File<\/b> Menu in the upper left > <\/span>Import Photos and Video <\/b>(Control+ Shift+ I on Windows\/ Command + Opt + I on a Mac).<\/span><\/p>\n

STEP 1:<\/strong><\/span> Open the photograph you want to resize in the Lightroom Library module.<\/span><\/p>\n

STEP 2:<\/strong><\/span> Process your photograph in the Develop Module with Global and Local Edits for tonality and color such as Exposure, Contrast Highlights, Clarity, Detail, Lens Correction and Effects or Vignetting. <\/span><\/p>\n

STEP 3:<\/strong><\/span> When you are done with editing, click File > Export.<\/b> The “Export One File” dialog will pop up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP 4:<\/strong><\/span> Chose a location<\/b> to export the image, on your drive. From the drop-down, choose a specific folder on your drive to store the image. <\/span><\/p>\n

STEP 5:<\/strong><\/span> Choose a name<\/b> in the dialog box for your image. <\/span><\/p>\n

STEP 6:<\/strong><\/span> Enter in nominal data to give your picture a specific dimension for Facebook. For Facebook, set your Image Type to JPEG<\/strong>. Set the quality at 100<\/strong> (you may also choose 90 or 80 quality settings for a faster display on the web). Check Resize to Fit.<\/strong> Select Long Edge<\/strong>. Enter 2048 pixels<\/strong> for the long edge pixel dimensions. Double check that the dimensions are in pixels. Finally check the box for Sharpen for Screen<\/strong>, amount standard. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STEP 7:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0ADVANCED TIP for Facebook Header shot. <\/span>I’m often asked how to downsize a picture for that picture we post to the top of our Facebook timeline. <\/span><\/p>\n