This document discusses how to make pictures smaller; it is provided “as is”, and without warranty of any kind.
Read through the entire article before you take any actions.
If you already have photo / image editing software, you likely do not need to read this article as you likely already know how to make pictures smaller.
Digital Cameras are everywhere these days and they can take very detailed photographs. The issue lies within the fact that these photos can also be quite large, both in pixel size as well as file size. This is important when it comes to emailing pictures as large file sizes can be restrictive and restricted by your ISP. This is where image editing software can be helpful; making pictures smaller with very little quality loss.
The following steps are written to assist in making your pictures smaller and are intended to be accurate and complete.
The directions outlined in this document are offered “as-is” and without warranty. The steps are only to be followed at your own risk. Neither the author nor webmaster assumes any liability from the misuse or, the inability to use, the steps outlined in this article.
The following image resizer tool (Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP, Image Resizer) enables you to resize one or many image files with a right-click. The graphics tool only provides the basic options for altering picture size and does not offer any image enhancement tools such as Adobe Photoshop, or other Adobe Graphics / Photoshop Family Products.
Most computers that a run a Microsoft Windows Operating System, will have a very simplistic graphics editor known as MS Paint. Paint is a drawing tool you can use to create simple or elaborate drawings. These drawings can be either black-and-white or color, and can be saved as bitmap files. Windows XP also has Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, which does not provide any picture editing tools. Should you want to edit your pictures, please consider the purchase of quality photo editing software from your choice of software providers.
Click here to Download Microsoft Image Resizer.
The picture resizing tool suggested for use is provided at no charge by the Microsoft Corporation. PowerToys are for Windows XP only and will not work with Windows Vista.
Any questions regarding this tool should be directed to the Microsoft web site.
Once the app has been installed, you will be able to right click on an image and choose a resize option; a few simple clicks more and the image will be resized. You can even choose multiple images and resize all of them at once.
How to Resize Digital Camera Pictures
Install the Microsoft Image Resizer for Windows XP.
Navigate to the folder with the pictures you want to resize. (typically in “My Documents/My Pictures”)
Right click on the picture ( press and hold the control key to left click multiple images ) release control key after making selections. (Be careful as you can also create copies while clicking with the control key pressed.)
Right click on one of the highlighted pictures.
Choose resize from the menu with a left click.
Click Advanced button - Choose Small 640x480 is acceptable for uploading.
The two check boxes only appear after Clicking ‘Advanced’. The two buttons are not checked by default; you should consider the options offered and make the best decision for your requirements. Please read all of the options carefully; ask someone for assistance should you have any questions. Any questions regarding the MS Power Toy should be directed to the Microsoft web site.
How to e-mail a Picture
The following steps are based on the computer in question having Microsoft Office / Outlook installed and an active email account set up.
Navigate to the folder with the pictures you want to resize. (typically in “My Documents/My Pictures”)
Right Click on the picture you want to send.
Left click on ‘send to’ –
When prompted, you will need to make a choice between making the picture smaller, or leaving it at original size.
You can choose ‘Keep the original sizes” if the images have already been resized otherwise, you might need to choose “Make all my pictures smaller” (This does not mean ALL of your pictures, just the one(s) you want to send by email and have just previously clicked on).
A new Outlook email message should then open with the highlighted images – add the address and send. If you do not have a compatible version of Outlook installed, the 'send to' option may not appear or be available. Any questions should be directed to http://www.Microsoft.com
