I'm trying to crop photos so they are a specific size for use as ID photos. I make the the correct dimensions using custom crop but when I email them the size is different. Driving me nuts!!!
MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11), Photos
Just export the edited, square photo via the File ➙ Export ➙ 1 Photo menu option.
You want too have the largest number of pixels in the image as possible so you'll be able to print a high resolution photo. As long as the aspect ratio is correct, i.e. square, when the end user goes to print the photos all they have to do is set the print size to 2" x 2".
Remember we can not see you so you have to provide details - the "size is different" is not any help to assisting you with this
In general cropping will set the proportions of the photo and the actual dimensions are set when it is printed --- for a 2" x 2" square passport photos you can crop to any square shape - 1x1 - 2x2 - 25x25 and then when you print you set the print size as 2"
LN
Thanks. The issue is not printing but emailing. I need photo sized 7cm wide by 8.4cm tall. i use those dimensions to get the correct aspect ratio. How can I export a digital copy that preserves the size?
Digital photos do not have a physical size as they are just a collection of bits - that is set when the photos is printed not in the Photo it's self
for a 2" x 2" square passport photos you can crop to any square shape - 1x1 - 2x2 - 25x25 and then when you print you set the print size as 2"
LN
Here's what Larry's workflow gives you on 4 x 6 stock:
How can I fix the size of photos for passport/ID use?
