Image resizing is the process of changing the dimensions of a digital image. This can involve scaling up (increasing size) or scaling down (decreasing size) while maintaining or adjusting the aspect ratio.
Common Use Cases
Web Development: Create thumbnails and optimized images for websites
Social Media: Meet platform-specific size requirements
Print Media: Resize images for specific print dimensions
Email Marketing: Optimize images for email campaigns
Mobile Apps: Generate multiple resolutions for different devices
Image Formats and Their Uses
JPEG: Best for photographs and complex images with many colors
PNG: Ideal for graphics, logos, and images with transparency
WebP: Modern format with excellent compression
Best Practices
Always maintain aspect ratio unless specifically needed