Batch resize images to a particular ratio without cropping?

Question

I'm looking for a way to batch resize photos to a particular ratio without cropping. For example, if I have pictures with 2x3 ratio which is default for my camera and I want to print it with 5x7 ratio which is a bit narrower, I will lose part of the pictures if I cropped it 5x7. Instead I want to fill part of the pictures with either white or black color and centering the images. (even at one side is fine) If there's Photoshop Action that can do it, it will be ideal. the sizes mentioned above are just example. It will be good if I can set the destination photos size. The pictures I have are in various sizes, 2x3, 5x7, 16x9, and some squares. (it's fine if it's from one size to one size. I can group pictures with same ratio and run action a few times) I know there are answers for normal resizing but I can't find the one which will fill and resize the pictures.

Answer 1

Hi,

Yes, you can do it with actions. Using you 2x3 ratio, open the the image, create a new action "image size", go to IMAGE>IMAGE SIZE and change the largest starting size to your largest final size. In your case, change the 3 for a 7 (keep the proportional ratio checked it), and Photoshop will calculate the other measurement for you, which in this case you would be 4.667. At this point you would only need to add the missing pixels to make 5x7. With the action still recording go to IMAGE>CANVAS SIZE and type replace the 4.677 for 5. This last action will expand the canvas filling the new pixels with either white, gray, black, background color or foreground color depending on what you chose on the dialog for the canvas size. I hope this help.

JCS

PS: if it is not clear enough let me know and I can give you a short free class on how to set it up.