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how to shrink an image on Mac using Finder.

How to Shrink an Image on Mac

  1. Open Image in Finder
    • Locate the image you want to shrink and open it in Finder.
  2. Click on Show Markup Toolbar
    • Look for the little marker icon and click on it to reveal the markup toolbar.
  3. Adjust Image Size
    • Click on the square icon that allows you to adjust the size.
    • Change the width to shrink the image while maintaining the aspect ratio by ensuring the lock button is activated.
    • Aim for a resulting size smaller than 5 megabytes (limit for gain), such as 650.
  4. Save Changes
    • Click OK to apply the new size.
    • Press Command + S on the keyboard to save the changes.
    • Close the image file.
  5. Completion
    • The image is now resized and ready for approvals or any other use.
  • 0:01 Alright, hi Natalie. I'm testing out this new recording feature. Let's see if it works. Anyways, this is how you shrink a image on Mac.
  • 0:14 you just open up the image in Finder. Click this little show markup toolbar. It's a little marker. And, on this little square, adjust, adjust size, you're gonna change.
  • 0:28 Change the width, you can shrink it down a little bit, you're gonna wanna make sure this little lock button is still there, that way it maintains the aspect ratio, 800, yeah, whatever.
  • 0:38 So just so it's smaller. Resulting size, actually we want it a little smaller than 5 megabytes, cause that is the limit for, for gain, so I'm just gonna lower it to, maybe 650.
  • 0:50 Cool, fine enough. Now this is just for approvals anyway, so we'll click okay, and then command S on the keyboard, and you can close it, and you're all, you're all done.

Key takeaways

  • Check the Estimated Size before clicking "Save."

Measurables

  • Success type: Yes/No
  • Photo successfully resized.

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