Resizing psd templates

[MLN5305]

How do you resize from 12x12 to 8x8? So all layers are resized.

[troush]

Go to Image->Resize Image and put in your dimensions. Since you are shrinking the template, you will probably need to check "resample image" at the bottom.

-Trish

[MLN5305]

Well, duh, I should have thought of that. Thank you so much for your quick reply. Just learning PSE6, have been using PSP. Thanks again, I have learned so much from this forum!

[Wendy]

Hi ...

The only thing that I am wondering is why you want to do it that way ??

I make most of my things 12 x 12 and then when I am finished I make a copy of my final image and reduce the copy in size to 8 x 8 for printing.

That saves me having to resize all the elements I am adding to the page

Wendy

[cats4jan]

That saves me having to resize all the elements I am adding to the page

Excellent point, Wendy.

I create at 12x12 - save at 3600x3600 - and when it comes time to print - that's when I resize to 8x8.

[mcclane]

How do you tell what size a layout is in PSE after it's been opened? For example, kits I have bought or freebies I have downloaded...once I open them in PSE, how can I tell if they are designed as 12x12 or 8x8?

[troush]

Go to Image->Image Size and the dialog will tell you the size. Or, just turn on your rulers and look at the rulers. (I like to leave my rulers on.)

-Trish

[mcclane]

Thank you, Trish! One more question...I know you can resize from 12x12 to
8x8, but can you resize from 8x8 to 12x12 and have it be OK for printing?

[troush]

Generally speaking, upsizing is not as good. But, experiment with Elements. The "Bicubic sharper" method may give you good results.

-Trish