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Step-by-Step Instructions for Resizing an Image to Send via Email

How to downsize a large image on a Windows or Mac computer

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 12, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail Email providers generally restrict the amount of data a single message can include. For this reason, trying to email a large image file can result in an error message. The solution is to make the image smaller and thus reduce the email's data footprint. Here are a few image resizers that can help you quickly edit a photo's size for email. As an alternative to sending a large image as an attachment, you can use a free image hosting site to store it online. Just include a link in your email so that the recipient can view the image in their browser.

How to Resize Pictures for Email With Image Resizer for Windows

Image Resizer for Windows is free to download. To downsize a large image using the application in Windows: Download and install Image Resizer for Windows. Right-click on one or more picture files on your computer. Select Resize pictures from the menu that appears. Select one of the preconfigured sizes, or indicate a custom size and enter the desired dimensions. Select Resize.

How to Resize Images for Email Using Preview on a Mac

The Preview application ships on every Mac computer. To downsize a photo on your Mac: Launch Preview. Drag-and-drop the image you want to resize onto the Preview icon. Click View > Show Markup Toolbar. You can also open the markup toolbar with the keyboard shortcut Command+Shift+A. Click the Adjust Size button on the markup toolbar. It resembles a box with two outward-facing arrows. Choose one of the smaller sizes from the Fit Into drop-down menu, or select Custom and enter the dimensions you prefer. When entering custom dimensions, make sure Scale proportionally is checked to maintain the original proportions. Click OK to save the change.

Online Image Resizers

In addition to these solutions, online image resizing tools offer similar features. Check out the following resources: Shrink Pictures QuickThumbnail ResizeImage.net Learn more about resizing images on your Mac Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 10 Best Free Photo Resizers How to Make High-Resolution Images How to Resize Multiple Files with Photoshop Elements How to Send a Photo Gallery in Windows Live Mail 9 Best Free Image Converter Software Programs How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature How to Fit a Whole Picture on Instagram How to Resize an Image on Mac How to Resize an Image in Photoshop 7 Best Free Image Hosting Websites How to Send a Form via Email How to Add Text to Photos on Phones and Computers How to Insert an Image Into Your Outlook for Mac Signature How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients From Gmail How to Send Images With iPhone Mail How to Add a Border in Google Docs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies