Image Resolutionīelow the pixel and document dimensions is the resolution displayed in pixels per inch (default). For example, my original image of 72 megabytes has increased to 85 megabytes. If I wanted to resize this image to be 40 centimeters, I would adjust the document width accordingly which would also alter the file and pixel size. To the right of the width and height measurement you’ll notice a little bracket with a link icon indicating that the constrain proportions option is checked which we’ll be discussing shortly.Ĭhanging the size of your document or image only requires adjusting the appropriate numbers according to your exact requirements. Once again, we have the width and height represented in different units of measurement from millimeters, centimeters and inches. Underneath pixel dimensions is the document size which presents the exact dimensions and resolution of your image.
I would prefer to use Photoshop’s Save for Web command listed underneath “File” in the main navigational menu, however if your images are too large you may have to resort to reducing the resolution of your image using “Image Size” prior to using launching “Save for Web”. All that by (IMHO) negligible visual difference.Now, if you wish to resize your images for the web you’ll need to focus on pixel dimensions which is what monitor and screen resolutions are based.
There are some images you can safely save with JPEG compression "slider" set to 30 or 40 without making artifacts apparent.
Specific compression scheme, parameters, color reduction etc. Otherwise, if you've got some lineart, text, image with a couple of colors you should try PNG instead. If you're trying to save image with a lots of colors and smooth transitions between them, your choice would rather be JPEG. I could use a service like Typekit but again many fonts I use are not available with Typekit.Ĭhoice of the best compression method depends on your image content. Some I could use for the web using CSS's but you can run into large file sizes and in some cases you cannot upload the font to the web legally. This severally limits what I can do with placing of text using HTML and CSS over the image.Īlso I use a variety of fonts. Many of the images I use and create get sent via email. What are techniques without reducing quality to reduce the file size? While this isn't a huge issue these images are used for the web and smaller is better. This produces file sizes of several hundred kilobytes depending on size of image. I really do not want to lower the quality settings because I use text and sometimes I see artifacts if the setting is too low. I use Save for Web (and Devices) and save as a JPEG. I would like to save files in Photoshop but keep them as small as possible.