Resize with Paint
Open the image in Paint, choose Resize, select Pixels or Percentage, keep aspect ratio enabled, and enter your target size.
Windows image resizing
How to Resize Image in Paint
Microsoft Paint can resize images quickly on Windows. If you want browser-based resizing plus compression, LessMB gives you another simple option without opening desktop editing software.
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Steps
Quick workflow
Use this simple browser workflow to get a smaller file while keeping the original on your device.
- Open the image in Paint.
- Click Resize.
- Choose Pixels or Percentage.
- Keep Maintain aspect ratio enabled.
- Save a copy of the resized image.
What to know before you start
Save a copy
Use Save As to keep the original image untouched. JPG works for photos, while PNG is useful for graphics and screenshots.
Use LessMB when file size matters
Paint can resize dimensions, but LessMB also lets you adjust quality and output format to reduce file size further.
FAQ
How to Resize Image in Paint FAQ
Short answers for the most common questions about this workflow and LessMB's local browser compression.
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Can Paint resize images by pixels?
Yes. Paint lets you resize by pixels or percentage and preserve aspect ratio.
Does resizing in Paint compress the file?
It can reduce file size if dimensions become smaller, but it does not offer the same format and quality controls as a compressor.
Can I resize without installing anything?
Yes. LessMB runs in the browser and can resize supported image files locally.