{"id":837,"date":"2021-06-29T09:07:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T09:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/?p=837"},"modified":"2022-02-10T08:58:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T08:58:04","slug":"how-to-resize-pics-for-digital-picture-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pix-star.com\/blog\/digital-frames\/how-to-resize-pics-for-digital-picture-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Resize Pics for a Digital Picture Frame in 4-Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Time needed:\u00a0<\/span>5 minutes. <\/p>

Learning how to resize pics for a digital picture frame<\/a> is essential if you want to use all of your frame\u2019s available screen real estate. There\u2019s nothing worse than loading a picture onto a digital frame, only to have it displayed on 60% of the screen \u2013 or deformed\/stretched to fit the display.While this issue is partly dealt with by choosing a digital picture frame with a versatile aspect ratio (like the 4:3 aspect ratio of Pix-Star frames). This aspect ratio better matches most of the photos we take with our smartphones and digital cameras.In this guide, we\u2019ll be learning the exact steps you need to follow to resize pictures to perfectly match your frame\u2019s display. We\u2019ll also cover scaling pics to avoid wasting storage space and better matching the frame\u2019s native resolution.While this process can be a little time-consuming, once you\u2019re used to it, you\u2019ll be able to get it done in no time. You\u2019ll find the viewing experience on your frame is enhanced and you\u2019ll be more immersed in your favorite pics and memories.For the best results, you should do the editing, cropping, resizing, and scaling on a computer. This offers more control and an easier interface than you\u2019d get on a phone. With your computer and frame ready, let\u2019s get started!<\/p>

  1. Find your digital frame\u2019s resolution and aspect ratio.<\/strong>

    The first step in learning how to resize pics for a digital picture frame is to learn the frame\u2019s resolution and aspect ratio. Resolution refers to the number of pixels, with the horizontal count usually being written first. For example, 1024×768 means that the display has 1024 pixels horizontally, and 768 vertically. In this case, the display is wider than it is tall.Check your frame\u2019s original box, or look in the user manual\/documentation and look for the resolution of the frame. For reference, the most common resolutions are 1024×768 and 800×600 (for 4:3 aspect ratio frames). Other frames with different aspect ratios should have similar resolutions.You can look for the aspect ratio in the user documentation, or by using an online aspect ratio calculator. Simply type \u201ccalculate aspect ratio by resolution\u201d into Google search, open the aspect ratio calculator, and input your frame\u2019s resolution. This will do the calculation for you and tell you the frame\u2019s aspect ratio. The most commonly found ratios on digital frames are 16:9, 16:10, and 4:3.<\/p> <\/li>

  2. Adjust the aspect ratio to match your digital frame<\/strong>

    When you\u2019re learning how to resize pics for a digital picture frame, you need to get the aspect ratio right. If you were to adjust the picture resolution, without first adjusting the aspect ratio, you still won\u2019t get it to display edge to edge on a display that uses a different aspect ratio.Open the picture in the \u201cPhotos\u201d app on your PC. The picture should open in a new window. Click on the \u201cEdit & Create\u201d button at the top of the window, then click on the \u201cEdit\u201d option from the drop-down list.This opens the editing panel. On the right-hand side, click on the \u201cAspect ratio: Custom\u201d option and select your frame\u2019s aspect ratio from the list. This will resize the selection window to the new aspect ratio. You can move the selection panel around to choose which parts of your picture will be cut.If the picture is already in the frame\u2019s aspect ratio, there is no need to edit or crop it. Once you\u2019ve got the picture to match your frame\u2019s native aspect ratio, you can move on scaling down the resolution.Click on \u201cSave a Copy\u201d if you want to keep the unedited original. You can save the edited picture to the same directory as the original; just make sure to change the file name or you\u2019ll be asked if you want to overwrite the original.<\/p> <\/li>

  3. Scale your pics to match the frame\u2019s resolution<\/strong>

    Now that you\u2019ve noted your frame\u2019s aspect ratio and resolution, the next step is to scale down the resolution of your pics. To do this, open the picture on your computer in your image viewer. Right-click and choose the \u201cresize\u201d option from the list. Scaling the picture to match your frame\u2019s native resolution ensures that each picture doesn\u2019t use more storage space than necessary.For example, if you send a 1920×1080 picture to a frame that can only display in 720p, all that extra space taken up by the higher resolution picture goes to waste. This is especially important on digital picture frames with limited internal storage space.This brings up another window where you can resize and scale the image according to preset formats (the thumbnail, email, messages, etc.). We will be using the \u201cdefine custom dimensions\u201d option at the bottom of the list.If you\u2019ve already adjusted the aspect ratio of the pic to match your frame\u2019s display, make sure you leave the \u201cmaintain aspect ratio\u201d option checked. In the two boxes, type in your frame\u2019s aspect ratio, making sure to put the width and height in the correct box. You can also use the slider to reduce the image quality (drops the resolution) by percentage. We recommend manually typing in your frame\u2019s native resolution for the best results.If you leave the \u201cMaintain aspect ratio\u201d option unchecked and put a resolution that doesn\u2019t perfectly match the current aspect ratio, the image will be stretched. This is why we suggest you adjust the aspect ratio before scaling down the picture\u2019s resolution.It’s also worth noting that you don\u2019t need to scale the resolution if the picture is already in a lower resolution than the frame\u2019s native resolution. In this case, you should only adjust the aspect ratio and you don\u2019t want to further reduce the picture\u2019s quality.<\/p> <\/li>

  4. Send your pics to the frame and enjoy!<\/strong>

    Now that you\u2019ve edited, cropped, and scales your pics to match your digital picture frame\u2019s display, you\u2019re ready to send them to the frame. Depending on your frame and its features, this can be done via mobile app, importing them through the web interface, by USB\/SD card, and even by email.If you want a full-screen digital picture frame experience, with enhanced immersion and viewability, it\u2019s worth taking the time to edit and scale your photos. You\u2019ll get a more enjoyable experience and can store more photos on the frame\u2019s local storage without needing to delete older pics.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you know how to resize pics for a digital picture frame, get some practice. Find out what works best for you and enjoy an uninterrupted digital frame viewing experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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