Resizing GIF images

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Danni Oster
Sep 10, 2003
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I’m a beginner with Photoshop 7, and having lots of trouble trying to resize a GIF file (for print). I’m trying to resize the image to a smaller size, but cannot obtain the resolution or quality of image. Anyone know the fix to this?

Thanks in advance.
Danni
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Sep 10, 2003
Danni,

If you want to print the image smaller just go to Images -> Image Size Make sure "resample" is unchecked and "constrain proportions is checked. Bow simply change width or height to the size you need it to print.

If you need to edit it you should convert to RGB mode first (Image -> Mode -> RGB Color).
DM
Don McCahill
Sep 10, 2003
You should go to RGB mode before resampling as well. When you are in indexed mode, you cannot resample as smoothly.
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LenHewitt
Sep 11, 2003
Danni,

trying to resize a GIF file (for print). <<

GIF is not a suitable format for print. GIF has a limited colour palette (256 colours maximum) and the file format carries no resolution or sizing information. You should be using TIFF

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