Batch resize images for art prints

August 18, 2023 9:21 AM

I have a lot of hi-res photos that I'm resizing so I can sell them as printable wall art. Each image has to be resized into several different options, all while keeping the hi-res. I have a Mac. Is there a website or app that will be quickest at that and let me resize to multiple sizes? I know how to batch resize in Preview, but that replaces the files rather than save as new ones.
posted by mermaidcafe to Computers & Internet (6 answers total)

Can you duplicate the original files, then batch resize the duplicates in Preview? You would then have the originals as well as the resized versions
posted by wandering zinnia at 10:10 AM on August 18, 2023

Best answer: nthing the idea - create a folder for each size you need, copy the originals into each folder, then resize within each folder.
posted by TimHare at 10:24 AM on August 18, 2023

Response by poster: great idea! I'll try that.
posted by mermaidcafe at 10:38 AM on August 18, 2023

You could also create a Shortcuts/Automator script to do this all for you, but I'm afraid I don't have the brain to walk through it right now. They're a little esoteric anyway, but it would definitely be a possible thing one could do.
posted by seanmpuckett at 11:22 AM on August 18, 2023

I like irfanview for anything batchy. Unsure if it runs on Mac.
posted by Iteki at 3:52 PM on August 18, 2023

The suggestion you've gotten is great, but if you'd like something even more batch-y, Graphic Converter is fantastic. It lets you set up all kinds of batch processes and even has a special setting for not losing quality when resizing JPGs.

GraphicConverter is shareware. That means you can test the product free of charge and without any obligations before you purchase it.

Also, their support is excellent. Highly recommended.
posted by kristi at 4:22 PM on August 21, 2023