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Instructions for resizing media

Instructions for resizing to 300ppi with NO access to Photoshop

Go to gimp.org/downloads, a free and open-source image editor. This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software that you can change its source code and distribute your changes. Choose the appropriate link that matches your computer to download Gimp to your machine.

How to Change Image Resolution Using GIMP:

  • With GIMP open, go to File > Open and select n image. ...
  • Go to Image > Print Size.
  • A Set Image Print Resolution dialog box will appear like the one pictured below. ...
  • Type in your desired resolution in the X and Y Resolution fields. ...
  • Click OK to accept the changes.

Instructions for resizing with Photoshop

  • Open your file in Photoshop.
  • Click IMAGE > IMAGE SIZE. You should see a few different numbers, Like the Width, Height, and 
  • Resolution of your image.
  • Check the “Resample” checkbox. Type 300 into the Resolution box. ...
  • Make sure to choose pixels/inch from the pull-down menu. Click “OK”
  • Click FILE > SAVE.

Instructions text to resize photos

*Note: overall size should be in inches and no greater than 8 x 10.