Precise resizing of images

[oldsowandsew]

It's advertised as being able to resize and a range is given. So far I can find no way to resize within a range. I hope they weren't thinking that a selection of standard photo sizes is the same thing as resizing. I want to believe that a quality resizing tool is there somewhere and I have just overlooked it. Help? 

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@oldsowandsew 

What is "it"?

That is, which software are you using (trying to use)?

OR

Are you referring to custom size media (custom paper sizes)?

Software

Not all software provides the kind of control you are seeking.

Try / Consider  Paint (mspaint) - yes, the old standby

Paint - with a few calculations - will print at the size you want.

There are a few caveats, of course - for example, whether you want / will respect the Aspect Ratio of the output (print size and shape).

Optional - Check / Calculate Aspect setting

Print at Percentage of 100%

• Open image in Paint (mspaint)
• Open File Explorer > navigate to the folder in which the photo / image is stored
• Right-Click on Photo file > Properties > Details > Note pixels counts (width and height)
• Optional:  Use Aspect Ratio Calculator to ensure the shape of the photo will fit on the shape and size of the paper you wish to use for the print
• Optional:  Use Pixels to Print Size Calculator (calculator #2 on the page) to calculate the Pixels to Print Size
• Use the Math.com 3-way Percent Calculator to calculate the percentage of the larger side (width or height) to obtain the percentage of 100 % when printed on your selected paper and at your desired size
• Print the file using Paint at the calculated percentage of 100%

Example

Paint_Hawk_in_Leaves_1c

HP Smart for Windows can print on whatever standard or custom paper that is found in the software at several pre-selected sizes.  True - this is not resizing as you describe it.  No, I don't wish to argue the definition.  Smiling.

Reference:  HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

Hardware

Specifications  > Paper Handling

Media sizes supported (metric)	A4; A5; B5; DL; C6; A6
Media sizes supported (U.S. standard)	Letter, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, No. 10 envelopes
Media sizes, custom (metric)	Simplex: 76.2 x 127 mm to 216x594mm; Duplex: 76.2 x 127 mm to 216x594mm
Media sizes, custom (U.S. standard)	Simplex:3x5 to 8.5x14; Duplex:3 x 5.5 to 8.5 x 12.2 in

HP Document:

HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

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