Photos: Simple way to reduce image size

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Photos: Simple way to reduce image size

I frequently need to reduce the size of screenshots. Looking for an extension, or an app, that would allow me to do this. It's such a simple task, but I have not been able to find a way of accomplishing this without exporting, then importing the image back. There are plenty of apps that allow cropping of images, but even dedicated screenshot apps/extensions can't reduce the size.

The functionality I need is basically what Preview on Mac offers under the Adjust Size menu either by percentage, or by change to specific pixel size. An extension that can reduce and then save the image as a copy within Photos app would be best. An app that can access an image in Photos, reduce the size, then save it back to Photos would also be good.

Any suggestions?

Posted on Jun 3, 2016 12:46 PM

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Answer 1

ManSinha

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Jun 3, 2016 9:27 PM in response to Rysz

I use Snagit

It runs in the background is available as a widget with which to take snapshots and add all kinds of cool effects

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bobseufert

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Jun 3, 2016 10:29 PM in response to Rysz

Are you looking for an iPad app ?

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Rysz Author

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Jun 3, 2016 10:50 PM in response to bobseufert

Yes.

I was already directed to a solution on the Mac (Preview Extensions).

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bobseufert

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Jun 3, 2016 11:02 PM in response to Rysz

There are a couple of apps but unfortunately I never got ine to work for me.

I was going to suggest in a pinch you can you use the Mail app but neither if the screenshots will post.

After a quick nap if you don't have an answer I'll start downloading apps.

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Rysz Author

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Jun 3, 2016 11:10 PM in response to bobseufert

It's the export / import steps that I'm trying to find a work-around to.

Reducing image size is such a basic function. I would have expected many apps, especially screenshot markup apps, or extensions to support this. I've already tried half a dozen such apps, but node do this.

You don't have to test them yourself. If you know of something that seems to have this functionality, just let me know and I'll try it.

Thanks for your assistance.

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