Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 166

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 161 User Guide A B C Resampling an image A. Image resampled down B. Original image C. Image resampled up To avoid the need for resampling up, scan or create the image at the resolution required for your printer or output device. If you want to preview the effects of changing pixel dimensions on-screen or print proofs at different resolutions, resample a duplicate of your file. If you're preparing images for the web, it's useful to specify image size in terms of the pixel dimensions. 1 In the Editor, choose Image > Resize > Image Size. 2 Select Resample Image, and choose an interpolation method: Nearest Neighbor Fast but less precise method. This method is recommended for use with illustrations containing edges that are not anti-aliased, to preserve hard edges and produce a smaller file. However, this method can create jagged edges, which become apparent when distorting or scaling an image or performing multiple manipulations on a selection. Bilinear Medium-quality method. Bicubic Slow but more precise method, resulting in the smoothest tonal gradations. Bicubic Smoother Use when you're enlarging images. Bicubic Sharper Use for reducing the size of an image. This method maintains the detail in a resampled image. It may, however, oversharpen some areas of an image. In this case, try using Bicubic.