The more pixels there are, the higher the image’s resolution.
It offers broad support for a host of image formats, making it ideal for this kind of task.
Here’s how to improve image resolution with GIMP:
OpenGIMP.
In the Open Image dialog box, choose the image and selectOpen.
PressCtrl+CorCommand+Cto copy the image.
To create a higher resolution copy, selectFile>Newtoopen the Create a New Image dialog box.
To ensure the final picture has a resolution of 300 pixels per inch, selectAdvanced Options.
The pre-filled width and height match the current image.
Don’t change these values.
The dialog box expands, revealing the X and Y resolutions for the image.
The boxes may show the canvas is set to 300.
If not, adjust the X and Y values to300, then selectOK.
You now have a new image window with the same dimensions as the original photo.
opt for window for the new image, then selectImage>Canvas Size.
Enter the new image width, then pressTab.
The height automatically adjusts to match the image scale.
This example goes from just over 4000 pixels to 6000 pixels.
Be sure to remember or jot down your new dimensions.
You’ll need these again later.
In the new image window, pressCtrl+VorCommand+Vto paste the image.
You’ll find the image in the center of the new image window at its original size.
Go to the Toolboxdialog and select theScaletool.
This tool might be underneath the Shear tool.
snag the pasted image.
You’ll see a preview of what the resized image will look like.
If it looks good, selectScale.
View the resampled image at its newer size.
Before exporting the image, check the quality of it by zooming in.
To do this, selectView>Zoom, then choose a zoom level.
To export your image, selectFile>Export.
Choose where you want to save the resized image and name it from the Export Image dialog box.
When naming an image, you could also set the file punch in by typing the extension.
To get the best image quality, move theCompression Levelslider tozero, then selectExport.
Locate the image file, then right-click it and selectOpen with>Preview.
This icon may aappear as three nested boxes.
Adjust the width to the desired amount, then selectOK.
This example resizes a picture from a width of 1000 pixels to 1300 pixels.
Ensure the lockicon is closed andResample Imageis selected.
SelectFile>Saveto overwrite the original image orFile>Exportto save it as a new file.
Install and open Image Size and grab the white box (image picker).
Before selecting an image, grant the app access to your Photos app.
opt for image you want to resize from the image picker.
SelectChooseto fire up the image.
Select thechainicon to lock theWidthandHeightvalues.
Set your desired Widthvalue, then selectDone.
This example scales the image up to 6000 pixels.
The Height value automatically adjusts as well.
The photo resamples at the new size.
you’re able to pinch and zoom to check the pixel quality.
Select thegearicon to view additional options.
Ensure theOutput Qualityslider is at 100 percent.
If you intend to print the image, smooth out the pixelation.
To save the final image, select thesave arrow.
FAQ
initiate the image in Photoshop and selectImageImage Size.
