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How do you resize images in Medibang Paint Pro?

Published in Image Editing 3 mins read

To resize images in MediBang Paint Pro, you primarily use the "Transform" tool, which allows you to scale and resize selected portions of your artwork. Here's a breakdown of how to do it:

Resizing a Selection:

  1. Select the Area: Use one of the selection tools (Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso, or Magic Wand) to select the portion of the image you want to resize.

  2. Open the Transform Tool: Go to the Select menu and choose Transform. Alternatively, press Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (Mac).

  3. Transform the Selection: A bounding box with white squares (handles) will appear around your selection.

    • Resizing: Drag the corner handles to resize the selection proportionally. Hold down the Shift key while dragging a corner handle to maintain the aspect ratio. Drag the side handles to resize non-proportionally.
    • Moving: Click and drag inside the bounding box to reposition the selection.
    • Rotating: Move your cursor slightly outside a corner handle until it changes to a curved arrow. Click and drag to rotate the selection.

  4. Confirm the Transformation: Once you're satisfied with the new size and position, click the green checkmark (✓) at the top of the screen or press the Enter key to apply the transformation. To cancel, click the red X.

Resizing the Entire Canvas (Image Size):

This method changes the dimensions of the entire image.

  1. Go to Image Size: Navigate to Image > Image Size...

  2. Enter New Dimensions: A window will appear where you can enter the desired width and height.

    • Width & Height: Input the new pixel dimensions.
    • Keep Aspect Ratio: Make sure the "Keep Aspect Ratio" option is checked if you want to maintain the original proportions of your image. Unchecking it allows you to stretch or squash the image.
    • Resample: MediBang Paint Pro uses resampling to add or remove pixels when you resize. Experiment with the different resampling methods to see which provides the best results for your image. Common options include:
      • Nearest Neighbor: Good for pixel art.
      • Bilinear: Averages pixel colors.
      • Bicubic: Smoother than bilinear.
      • Lanczos3: Generally gives high quality results, but can be slower.

  3. Confirm Resize: Click "OK" to apply the new image size.

Important Considerations:

  • Upscaling (increasing size): Enlarging an image can often lead to pixelation or blurriness, especially if the original image was low resolution. Choose your resampling method carefully when upscaling.
  • Downscaling (decreasing size): Reducing the size of an image generally produces better results than upscaling.

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