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How do I change the aspect ratio in GIMP?

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How do I change the aspect ratio in GIMP?

How to Reduce the Size of an Image Using GIMP

  1. With GIMP open, go to File > Open and select an image.
  2. Go to Image > Scale Image.
  3. A Scale Image dialog box will appear like the one pictured below.
  4. Enter new Image Size and Resolution values.
  5. Select Interpolation method.
  6. Click the “Scale” button to accept the changes.

How do you crop proportionally?

Press-and-hold the Shift key, grab a corner point, and drag inward to resize the selection area. Because you’re holding the Shift key as you scale, the aspect ratio (the same ratio as your original photo) remains exactly the same.

How do I crop an image to a specific size in GIMP?

How to Crop an Image to a Specific Size

  1. Launch GIMP on your desktop.
  2. Click on “File.”
  3. Go to “Open” and select the image you wish to crop.
  4. Select “Image.”
  5. Choose “Scale Image.” A new window will pop up.
  6. Under “Image Size,” insert your desired “Width” and “Height.”
  7. Input your desired “Resolution.”
  8. Click “Scale.”

How do I unlock aspect ratio in GIMP?

Free-hand image resize To do so, open the image in GIMP, and press “Shift + S”. This will start free-hand resizing. Similar to the prior method, make sure to lock/unlock the aspect ratio option. To apply the changes, click “Scale”.

Can you resize an image with GIMP?

To resize the image to new dimensions, we need only invoke the Scale Image dialog: Image → Scale Image… The Scale Image dialog. In the Scale Image dialog, you’ll find a place to enter new values for Width and Height.

Where is the resize tool in GIMP?

You can access the Scale Tool in different ways: from the image menu bar Tools → Transform Tools → Scale, by clicking the tool icon: in the Toolbox, by using the Shift+S key combination.

How do I resize an image with aspect ratio?

Crop Image to an Aspect Ratio

  1. Click Upload an image and select the image you want to crop.
  2. Under step 2, click the Fixed Aspect Ratio button, then enter that ratio, such as 5 and 2, and click Change.
  3. Drag a rectangle over the image to select the area you want.
  4. Move the selection as needed, then click Crop.

How do I scale a selection in GIMP?

The Quick Guide to Resizing A Selection In GIMP

  1. Step 1: Once you’ve made your selection, switch to the Scale tool.
  2. Step 2: In the Tool Options panel, find the Transform: section and click the Selection icon.
  3. Step 3: Click on your selection in the main image window and resize to the desired size using the handles.