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==== Reducing the size of an image ====
 
==== Reducing the size of an image ====
 
Sometimes image files can be heavy (compared to text only files). You can reduce the size of an image using GIMP.  Select <u>Image → Scale image</u>
 
Sometimes image files can be heavy (compared to text only files). You can reduce the size of an image using GIMP.  Select <u>Image → Scale image</u>
   
[[File:COL_-_Scaling_an_image_using_GIMP.png|thumb|450x450px|Cropping an image using GIMP|left]]
 
[[File:COL_-_Scaling_an_image_using_GIMP.png|thumb|450x450px|Cropping an image using GIMP|left]]
      
You can reduce the resolution in the form that opens. The more you reduce the resolution, the greater the reduction of file size.
 
You can reduce the resolution in the form that opens. The more you reduce the resolution, the greater the reduction of file size.