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If you’ve ever shared an image online, you’ve probably had to use an editor to resize the image to preserve its quality or meet certain website requirements. But some users have a hard time finding a reliable and easy-to-use image editor. Most options, like Adobe Photoshop, require paid subscriptions, while free programs can be full of bugs and degrade photo quality. Fortunately, the web-based design and editing program Photopea has all the features you need to modify the dimensions of your images.
Keep reading to learn more.
How to resize an image on a PC
Photopea will check all your boxes if you prefer to edit images on your PC. When combined with a larger screen, the program is relatively easy to navigate and is aimed at both professional and amateur creatives.
To resize an image:
- Open the program, press “File” and select “New.” (Alternatively, hold “Ctrl + N”).
- Type the desired width and height in the corresponding fields and click “Create” to create a transparent layer.
- Tap “File” and select “Open” to upload your image. (You can also press “Ctrl + O”).
- Choose “Image” and press “Image Size” to see the modification options. Depending on your needs, you can adjust the width or height of the image.
- Click “Key Aspect Ratio” to make the desired changes. When you are ready to continue, click “OK.”
- Press “Select” and choose “All” to select the photo.
- Tap “Edit” and click “Copy.”
- Go back to the transparent layer, select “Edit” and press “Paste” to combine the image with the transparent layer.
- Use the “Move” function in the app’s sidebar to align the image.
- Tap “File” and select “Export As.”
Photopea also allows you to save images in JPG format, but the transparent layer will turn black when you export your images. To preserve image quality, choose the “PNG” option.
How to resize an image on a Mac
Thanks to Photopea, Mac users can hone their photo editing skills without spending too much money. It’s a great app when you need to resize a photo quickly. To do it:
- Launch the programClick “File” and tap “New.”
- Type the dimensions of the transparent layer and press “Create.”
- Tap “File” and select “Open” to upload your image.
- Go to “Image” and select “Image Size.” You only have to alter one, since modifying the width will automatically change the height.
- Navigate to “Maintain Aspect Ratio,” make the appropriate changes, and press “Enter.”
- To select the image, click “Select File” and select “All.”
- Choose “Edit” and tap the “Copy” option from the drop-down menu.
- Go back to the transparent layer and go to “Edit”.
- Press “Paste” to place your photo on the transparent layer.
Although you could stop here, the image will remain in the left corner of the background layer. To modify the alignment:
- Navigate to the sidebar and use the “Move” tool to find the perfect location. Move the image around until you are happy with the results.
- Select “File” and choose “Export As.”
- Choose “PNG” and tap the “Save” button to save the image to your local storage.
Avoid saving your images in JPG format. Although Photopea supports this format, the transparent layer will turn black once you download the image. It is best to choose GIF or PNG format to keep the image sharp.
How to resize an image on an iPad
Although editing apps are difficult to navigate on smaller screens, iPad users often rely on Photopea to resize their images. Most people can do it without difficulty. The steps are the following:
- Open the program from your browser.
- Press “File” and select “New.”
- Enter the dimensions of your transparent layer and tap “Create.”
- Choose “File” and press “Open” to upload your image.
- Select “Image” and tap “Image Size” to modify the dimensions.
- Click “Maintain Aspect Ratio” to modify the height or width of the image. Press “Enter” when you are happy with the changes.
- Choose “Select” and tap “All.”
- Choose “Edit” and select “Copy.”
- Go back to the transparent layer and press “Edit.”
- Choose “Paste” to merge the photo with the transparent layer.
You could save the image as is, but it would be located in the left corner of the transparent layer. Fortunately, changing the alignment is relatively simple.
- Go to the sidebar and reposition the image using the “Move” tool.
- Press “File” and tap “Export As.”
- Choose “PNG” to download the resized image.
The transparent layer preserves the quality of your photos. Please note that if you save images in JPG format, the layer will appear black.
Resize images without difficulty in Photopea
Thousands of people use Photopea to edit their photographs. The program is free, easy to use and compatible with multiple devices. You can use the software on your computer, Mac, or iPad to quickly resize images without reducing their quality.
