Barring Photoshop, what program for Mac could I use to change the size of an image, but keep its resolution?

Question

I downloaded a program called Paintbrush, which is terrible because when I resize any image, it completely warps the proportions of the image and here doesn't seem to be an option to customize resolution and I also tried downloading Gimp, but was unable to successfully open up the program due to errors. Does anyone know of any free programs for Mac that will allow me to resize images and still keep the original resolution?

Answer 1

GIMP. http://www.gimp.org/



This is a free, Open Source program similar to Photoshop. The user interface is different from Photoshop, but it has almost the same functions as Photoshop without the almost $600 price tag.



I have both GIMP and Photoshop and use GIMP as often or more than Photoshop.

Answer 2

Here is the sizing program I use, (and I use a Mac also). Just keep in mind, ANY program that is trying to size up a photo is only "making up" pixels to try to fill in spaces. You can only go so far before quality suffers. The better sizing programs, (such as linked to here), will do a much better job than even Photoshop, but again, there is still a limit. You still need a good, decent size and resolution photo to begin with.



http://www.benvista.com/main/content/content.php?page=ourproducts§ion=photozoompro_1



steve

Answer 3

I use Pixelmator and it takes me about 5 seconds. You can get the trial off the Apple.com website, then search on google for a free code to open up the whole program without paying. It's completely worth it. Good luck!

Answer 4

No, the image remains the size you special however the pixel length is a lot bigger because you upped the call. try to be ok. in case you cant see all the image in simple terms hit the magnifying glass and click fit to reveal screen.

Answer 5

Use Preview or I Photo. They should be part of your package if your using OS10. Always remember you can go from big to small, but small to big, you lose clarity.