Depending on the resolution of your media player (your device), you may need to resize your image content for optimal playback. This article will guide you through the process of resizing your images.
An oversized image is one that exceeds the resolution set on your player (for example, uploading an image with a resolution of 3840x2160 to a player set to 1920x1080). It is crucial to ensure that any content deployed to your players does not exceed their resolution. Failure to do so could lead to issues such as the player going offline, freezing content playback, and more.
How to Resize Images in Windows Paint (Windows 10 & 11)
Windows Paint is a built-in tool for simple image resizing.
1. Open Your Image in Paint:
Find your image file, right-click on it, and select "Open with" > "Paint."
2. Access the Resize Feature:
In the Paint window, under the "Home" tab, locate the "Image" group.
Click the "Resize" button (it often looks like overlapping squares). This opens the "Resize and Skew" dialog box.
3. Set Specific Pixel Dimensions:
In the "Resize and Skew" box, select the "Pixels" radio button.
Crucially, uncheck "Maintain aspect ratio." This allows you to set both dimensions independently.
In the "Horizontal" box, type
1920.In the "Vertical" box, type
1080.Click "OK."
4. Save Your Resized Image:
Go to "File" > "Save as."
Choose a format (e.g., JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics).
To avoid overwriting your original, give your resized image a new name (e.g., "myimage_1920x1080.jpg").
Click "Save."
How to Resize Images to 1920 x 1080 in GIMP
GIMP provides more precise control for image manipulation.
1. Open Your Image in GIMP:
Launch GIMP, then go to "File" > "Open..." (or
Ctrl + O).Browse to your image, select it, and click "Open."
2. Access the Scale Image Dialog:
With your image open, go to the top menu bar, click "Image" > "Scale Image..." This opens the "Scale Image" dialog box.
3. Set Exact Pixel Dimensions:
Ensure the units are set to "px" (pixels).
Click the chain-link icon next to "Width" and "Height" to break the link. It is essential to set exact dimensions independently. The icon will look like two unlinked segments.
In the "Width" field, type
1920.In the "Height" field, type
1080.You can usually leave "Interpolation" at its default (e.g., Cubic) for good quality.
Click "Scale."
4. Export Your Resized Image:
Go to "File" > "Export As..." (or
Ctrl + Shift + E).In the "Export Image" dialog, provide a new file name (e.g., "image_resized_1920x1080.jpg").
Use the "Select File Type (By Extension)" dropdown to choose your desired format (JPEG, PNG, etc.).
You can just navigate to your desired save location.
Click "Export."
If a format-specific dialog appears (e.g., JPEG Quality), adjust settings if needed (e.g., set Quality to 85-90 for JPEG) and click "Export" again.
How to Resize Images in Windows Photos (Windows 10 & 11)
The Windows Photos app provides a quick way to resize images, especially for common uses like sharing or email. While it offers pre-set options, you can also input custom dimensions.
1. Open Your Image in Photos:
Find your image file in File Explorer.
Double-click the image, or right-click it and select "Open with" > "Photos."
2. Access the Resize Option:
Once the image is open in the Photos app, look for the "..." (three dots) icon in the window's top-right corner.
Click on the "..." icon to open a dropdown menu.
From the menu, select "Resize image." This will open the "Resize image" dialog box.
3. Set Custom Dimensions (1920 x 1080):
In the "Resize image" dialog, you'll often see preset size options (e.g., "Best for profile pictures," "Best for messages").
Look for the option that says "Define custom dimensions" or "Custom" (it might be a button or a radio option you click).
Once you've selected "Custom," you will see "Width" and "Height" input fields.
Crucial Step - Aspect Ratio:
The Photos app typically maintains the aspect ratio by default. You'll likely see a padlock icon linked between Width and Height.
To force the image to exactly
1920 x 1080(which may stretch or squish your image if its original proportions are not 16:9), you'll need to click the padlock icon to unlock/break the aspect ratio link.Now, in the "Width" field, type
1920.In the "Height" field, type
1080.
4. Adjust Quality (Optional) and Save:
Below the dimensions, you might see a "Quality" slider. You can adjust this to balance file size with image clarity. Moving it to the left reduces file size but might lower quality.
You'll also see a preview of the "New file size."
Click the "Save resized copy" button.
5. Choose Save Location and Name:
A "Save As" dialog box will appear.
Choose the folder where you want to save the new image.
Give the file a new name (e.g., "myphoto_1920x1080.jpg") so you don't overwrite your original.
Click "Save."