Enlarging digital photos is simple, as long as you keep a few rules in mind.
Although purists will always argue for the superior quality of film cameras, you cannot dispute the conveniences digital cameras and digital photos bestow upon those who use them. Among these is the ability to manipulate and enhance photos quickly, sometimes at the touch of a single button. If you need to enlarge a digital photo, you'll be happy to know that the process is simple, straightforward and will require just minutes of your time to complete.
Instructions
1. Open your photo using the photo enlarger of your choice. If you don't have a special program, you can perform basic enlargements using "Paint" in either Microsoft or Windows, although these may result in lower quality than would be the case using professional software.
2. Access the program's "Resize" feature. In "Paint," you'll find it under the "Attributes" section of the "Image" menu. In online drawing tools such as "OpenOffice.org: Draw", "Pixlr" or "SumoPaint," you will find dedicated entries in the "Image" menu for "Image Size".
3. Enter the dimensions you would like your new photo to be, making sure to click the box next to "Keep Proportions" if you want your photo to appear as a larger version of its current self. In most cases, you will need to enter these dimensions in "pixels." If you are not familiar with pixels, think of the size you want in terms of scale rather than a number. For example, if your photo's length is 500 pixels and you want it to be three times as big, simply enter "1500" into the "Length" box. Click "OK."
4. Inspect your enlarged photo to make sure it meets your specifications. If it doesn't, undo your enlargement by holding down the "Ctrl" ("Command" if using a Mac) and "Z" keys at the same time. Then, re-enlarge the photo to your new specifications.
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