Resize a picture in Windows 7: make an image larger or smaller
You will rarely be using a picture that is exactly the right
size (of the right dimensions) for the purpose you have in mind;
fortunately, Windows 7 comes with a basic image editor that
allows to resize pictures up or down (make images larger or
smaller). This tutorial explains how to do that, and how to
prevent distortion -when a picture looks squeezed by being too
wide or too tall- by leveraging the "Constrain Proportion"
option. We will also show you how to resize a portion of an
image, an ideal trick if you want to place emphasis on a
specific area of the photo. Resizing pictures with MS Paint
Follow these simple steps to change the dimensions of an image:
- First, open the start menu and type "paint" in the search
field; then, click on the first link: - When Paint opens, click
on the top menu as shown below (or press the Ctrl+O keyboard
shortcut). - Then, navigate to the folder where you saved the
picture you want to resize, and double-click