Changing Resolution for Exported Images

[Dave M]

When I change the Image Export resolution on my PC (Macs may be OK), the image size (in pixels or inches) in the Image Export dialogue box does not update automatically. The exported image has the correct resolution, but it has also been shrunken or enlarged correspondingly. For example, if I double the resolution (from 72 to 144), the resulting exported image is half the size of the original.

Sometimes, I can get the correct results by manually changing the image size to correspond to the new resolution, but this doesn't always work. Sometimes, the image size in either inches or pixels will update automatically, but only if the corresponding radio button is deselected.

Any suggestions?

[DDDesign]

If you double the resolution and keep the same number of pixels (pixel dimensions button on), simple maths dictates the area of the image must halve.

If you want to keep the exported image area the same check the print dimensions button BEFORE changing the resolution.

[Dave M]

David,

Yes, now I see how it works. It still seems a bit counter-intuitive since you have to deselect the parameter you want to change.

Maybe the documentation could be a bit clearer. Thanks for your help.

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Dave M.