Batch resize images with Preview in Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6

January 25th, 2010 admin

Expensive software like Photoshop is not necessary to resize large groups of pictures all at once. Mac OS X’s Preview application gets the job done just as easily for free! Resizing a bunch of images can be a tedious and time consuming task when done manually, one-by-one. Sometimes it’s just plain impossible. That is, after all, why automated tools exist for this kind of task. But instead of investing in specialized software, why not try working with what Apple gives us for free? Users running 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard can use Preview to batch process photos in just a few simple steps. To start off, launch the…


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