|
Double click on the
Graphics Converter icon to open the program.
- Since this is a
trial version, it takes about 6-8 seconds for the program
to open.
- When the program
opens, your desktop looks like this:
To open a
file:
Navigate to your file
(bbird.jpg) and click Open:
Your graphic appears in
Graphics Converter:
Using the sizing window
in the bottom left of your picture, choose a convenient size
to view your graphic:
|
|
PLEASE
NOTE:
This does not
change the image size. It changes only the way you
VIEW it on your screen!
|
To change the size of
the graphic:
A dialog box will
appear:
- Change the percent
from 100 to whatever size is appropriate for your use
(60% in this example).
- Your image is now
resized.
To check the memory
allocation for your newly resized graphic:
- Picture > Show
Information
- An Information
Dialog Box appears showing a variety of information
including the memory allocation for the graphic. it this
case, the graphic is 232.9 KB
Save your graphic with
a new name (bbird2.jpg), thus keeping your original
untouched.
To crop your
graphic:
- Click on the crop
tool in your toolbar (circled).
- Move your cursor to
your picture.
- Place your cursor
in the top left corner where you wish to begin the
crop.
- holding down your
mouse button, drag to the right and down.
- Release you mouse
button when you are satisfied with your crop.
- Everything outside
your crop line will be cropped (deleted).
A dialog box will
appear:
- Edit > Trim
Selection
- Click
OK
- Your cropped
graphic will appear.
Save your graphic with
another new name, thus keeping your original and the second
version untouched.
A dialog box
appears:
- Rename your graphic
(bbird-small.jpg)
- Change the format
if needed by clicking on the arrows to the right of
format and selecting the format you wish.
Your renamed graphic
appears.
To find out the memory
allocation of your final graphic:
- Picture > Show
Information
- An Information
Dialog Box appears showing a variety of information
including the memory allocation for the graphic. it this
case, the graphic is 11.4 KB
Congratulations!
You can now use Graphics Converter to enhance your graphics
files!
Back
to Dr. Christie's HomePage
|
