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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2.0
User Guide
If you turn on resampling for the image, you can
change print dimensions and resolution indepen-
dently (and change the total number of pixels in
the image). If you turn resampling off, you can
change either the dimensions or the resolution—
Photoshop Elements adjusts the other value
automatically to preserve the total pixel count.
For the highest print quality, it’s generally best
to change the dimensions and resolution first
without resampling. Then resample only as
necessary.
To change the print dimensions and resolution of
an image:
1
Choose Image > Resize > Image Size.
2
Change the print dimensions, image resolution,
or both:
•
To change only the print dimensions or only the
resolution and adjust the total number of pixels
in the image proportionately, make sure that
Resample Image is selected. Then choose an
interpolation method. (See “Resampling
images” on page 77.)
•
To change the print dimensions and resolution
without changing the total number of pixels in
the image, deselect Resample Image.
3
To maintain the current proportions of image
width to image height, select Constrain Propor-
tions. This option automatically updates the width
as you change the height, and vice versa.
4
Under Document Size, enter new values for the
height and width. If desired, choose a new unit of
measurement. Note that for Width, the Columns
option uses the width and gutter sizes specified in
the Units & Rulers preferences. (See “Using rulers
and the grid” on page 24.)
5
For Resolution, enter a new value. If desired,
choose a new unit of measurement.
6
Click OK.
To return to the original values displayed in
the Image Size dialog box, hold down Alt
(Windows) or Option (Mac OS), and click Reset.
To view the print size on-screen:
Do one of the following:
•
Choose View > Print Size.
•
Select the hand tool or zoom tool, and click
Print Size in the options bar.
The magnification of the image is adjusted to
display its approximate printed size, as specified in
the Document Size section of the Image Size dialog
box. Keep in mind that the size and resolution of
your monitor affect the on-screen print size.
Cropping images
Cropping is the process of selecting and removing
a portion of an image to create focus or strengthen
its composition. You can crop an image using the
crop tool or the Crop command. In addition, you
can use the Straighten and Crop Image command
to automatically correct a skewed image. (See
“Straightening images” on page 82.)
