Resizing/Editing an Image

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Make sure your image meets University guidelines for images.
  2. Open the Resize section. The numbers displayed show the dimensions of the original image.
  3. Change the width of the image to a smaller size. If you plan to use the entire image enter 300px. Most web pages will not allow you to add a wider image. If you plan to crop the image, enter a larger number to allow room for the crop.
    This images shows how to set the image to a specific number of pixels.
  4. Make sure Preserve Ratio is checked.
    This image shows the preserve ratio option being checked.
  5. Press Resize when you are finished.
    This image shows where the Resize button is located.
  6. If you want to crop, go to the next section for information on how to crop. If you are done, press Upload at the bottom of the page.
    This image shows how to upload an image when the editing process is over.
  7. Give your file a name and press Save. Your file will be add to your images folder.
    This image shows where the Save button is located.

Cropping an Image

  1. Open the Crop section. You can choose one of the provided aspect ratios and see the result on the right.
    Note that the new size is provided in the upper left corner.

    This image shows where the crop section is located.


  2. If you want a different ratio select Custom and drag the outline to the desired size.

    This image shows the process of dragging the outline to the desired size of an image.


  3. When you are finished, click the Apply Crop button.
    This image shows the Apply Crop button.
  4. A preview of the cropped image will appear. Select Upload.
    This image shows how to upload an image when the editing process is over.
  5. Give your file a name.
  6. Press Save. Your file will be add to your images folder.
    This image shows where the Save button is located.

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