How do I resize an image using Paint.Net?

Is about reducing the data size of the file.  For example

• upload a photo of your concrete pavers to TradeMe.co.nz.

• resize your baby's photo to email to grandma
• Note:  people with dial-up connection DO NOT WANT to receive emails over 1 MB in size

So use Paint.Net to reduce the file size

• Open My Computer and find the file (if you are using a memory card or USB device it will be loaded as "removable media" drive letters, E: F: G: H: I: J: or K: !
• Right click the file
• Open with
• Paint.Net
• Image menu
• Resize
• Note that at the top of the Resize screen, in blue, it will show you the current data size of the image
• Website images are often 800 pixels on the longest side, try changing your image to 800 pixels and see what the new size file is
• There are various ways to resize your image using this tool, when happy click OK
• File, Save As and save a copy of your image by renaming it

handy tip

In My Computer use the Thumbnails view to checkout photos from your USB device, memory card, CD or DVD.  (Menu | View | Thumbnails)

See also

Microsoft Office Picture Manager