blondie0132

Q: Need to size and print photo in wallet (3x2) size

I have the 27" iMac with OS X El Capitan. I'm a fairly new Mac user and still learning. I need to submit a photo to my son's school in a "wallet" size by tomorrow. I selected the photo and selected the 3x2 size in cropping/editing tool. I then sent an email with the attachment of that photo to myself at another email address. I was unable to print it in wallet size. What am I doing wrong? Any tips for what I need to accomplish. Many thanks!

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Posted on Dec 15, 2015 3:26 PM

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  • by PRC,

    PRC PRC Dec 15, 2015 3:36 PM in response to blondie0132
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    Dec 15, 2015 3:36 PM in response to blondie0132

    Greetings

    I don't see an option for 3 X 2 in my Photos app.

    Suggestion to try:easier.

    Perform your edits as you've done.

    Drag photo to desktop.

    Open in Preview then resize accordingly.

    Save as a copy and try using that one.

    Patrick

  • by blondie0132,

    blondie0132 blondie0132 Dec 15, 2015 3:48 PM in response to PRC
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    Dec 15, 2015 3:48 PM in response to PRC

    I will try that. I get so confused with using a Mac. How I got to select the 3x2 size was I selected my photo, clicked edit > crop > aspect > 3x2. Hoping you can tell me what that does. Perhaps just shows what it looks like in the various sizes? I will now try your idea. Thank you.

  • by blondie0132,

    blondie0132 blondie0132 Dec 15, 2015 4:14 PM in response to PRC
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    Dec 15, 2015 4:14 PM in response to PRC

    Hoping you can still offer some assistance...I was able to drag to my desktop, however, when I open it in preview, I'm not seeing options for resizing. Thanks in advance.

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Dec 15, 2015 6:04 PM in response to blondie0132
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    Dec 15, 2015 6:04 PM in response to blondie0132

    Do it in photos - very simple

     

    select the photo(s) and drop to 3:2 (this is a ratio - not a set of dimensions) can then select the photo(s) and print (file menu ==> Print) and select Custom and in the aspect ratio field select custom again adn then set the photos print size in inches of 3 x 2 and print

     

    LN

  • by jkljasperson,

    jkljasperson jkljasperson Aug 3, 2016 12:22 PM in response to LarryHN
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    Aug 3, 2016 12:22 PM in response to LarryHN

    Dear Larry HN,

    In the three years since I have owned this big iMac, have 'wished' could print wallet size or nearly wallet size photos.

    I have a HP Photosmart 6525 printer and thought maybe that was my problem.

    My problem was that I simply hadn't read your most helpful commentary!

    Now I can finally stop making photo cards on 5x7 card stock! Have sold different photos over the past couple of years, always! wishing could offer a smaller card.

    You just paved the way.

    You're a genius in my book, and a most thoughtful soul to take the time to offer assistance.

    Thank you so VERY much!

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Aug 3, 2016 12:29 PM in response to jkljasperson
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    Aug 3, 2016 12:29 PM in response to jkljasperson

    you are welcome

     

    Thank you for your kind comments

     

    LN