sizing+and+cropping

Elements instructions

 * Crop images to 4x6 using the "Aspect Ratio" in Elements, Set the resolution to 200 ppi.
 * "Save As" and rename your work for each composition (Rule of Thirds 1, for example) to retain your original image.
 * Upload your new, smaller image to your WIX page.

Gimp instructions

 * ====Open your image in Gimp.====


 * Select the Crop Tool in the Toolbox (it looks like an Excto knife).

add a vignette, you may want to crop your pic a bit bigger. ||
 * In the Toolbox, in the **Crop** section, check **Fixed Aspect Ratio**.
 * Under **Size**, change **px** (pixels) to **in** (inches).
 * Under **Size**, type in **4** then **6** for a portrait crop, or **6** and **4** for a landscape crop.
 * Gimp has cool features. One is called **Highlight** and it highlights your picture as you crop. You can also select what type of guides you want to help you crop with proper composition.
 * [[image:phsc-incom/cropping.jpg width="501" height="673"]] ||
 * I used the Highlight feature and I also used the Golden Sections Guide. If you want to
 * Press enter or double-click your picture to crop it.


 * [[image:phsc-incom/Connor.jpg width="397" height="600"]] ||
 * Final result. ||


 * To save your cropped picture, navigate to FILE/SAVE AS.
 * Name your cropped picture and navigate to where you want to save it. I suggest saving everything to your flash drive.
 * Click on the **Select File Type (By Extension)** button. Gimp can save in many file types, including Photoshop (psd).
 * To save to your Wix, scroll down until you find **JPEG Image** and select it.


 * Another pop up box will appear. **Slide the bar to 100**. Then select **Advanced Options**.


 * Under **Advanced Options**, choose **1x1, 1x1, 1x1 (best quality)**.
 * Click **Save**.
 * Upload your new, smaller image to your Wix page. Your picture should not exceed 3MP.