Resize images with less quality loss
Resize quality depends on the source, target dimensions, file format and quality setting. Start from the original, resize for the intended use, and export at the end.
Shrinking and enlarging are different
Shrinking combines information from several pixels into fewer pixels. The result may look natural on screen, but some original detail is gone.
Enlarging estimates new values from neighbouring pixels. The dimensions grow, but missing detail is not restored.
A reduced export cannot be returned to its original state, so keep the source file separately.
Resize from the original
Saving an intermediate size, reopening it and reducing it again repeats the resize process. If you know the target, resize directly from the original.
Saving intermediate files as JPG or lossy WebP can also accumulate compression damage. Finish editing before the final export.
Keep the aspect ratio locked unless you need a deliberate distortion. Changing it can squash or stretch the image.
Recommended editing order
Cropping first makes it easier to choose final dimensions based on the area you will keep.
Resize before adding blur, shapes and text so you can position and size them for the final image.
After all edits are complete, choose a suitable format and quality and export the result.
- 1. Crop — keep only the area you need.
- 2. Resize — set the target pixel dimensions.
- 3. Blur, shapes and text — add them at the final size.
- 4. Export — choose the format and quality.
Check the result
Open the exported image at its actual size rather than viewing only a fit-to-screen preview. Inspect text and sharp edges for visible damage.
For screenshots and diagrams where text matters, reduce only as far as the text remains readable at actual size and prefer PNG.
Keep the original and resize a copy
MOKIRI does not modify the file you open. If the result is not right, undo the change or start again from the original.
Open the editor