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markb32301379
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January 11, 2016
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how do i change a photo size from KB to MB

  • January 11, 2016
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Can anybody tell if and how I can change a photo from KB to MB

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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    January 11, 2016

    It's a tricky question.  Yes you can increase the size with Image > Size (Ctrl Alt i), but the problem is that will be come pixelated and lose quality.

    markb32301379
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    January 11, 2016

    will it change that much if I go from 800kb to 1Mb? would like to put this photo on a 24x36 canvas.

    Trevor.Dennis
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    Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 11, 2016

    What is its size in pixels?  And what is its content?  The file size is not not terribly important.  The number of pixels and how thinly they will be spread across your intended print size is what counts.  Ideally, you want 300dpi, so at 24 x 36 inches (you didn't give us the units)  that would work out to 7,200 x 10,800 pixels, and your 800kb is going to be a _long_ way short of that.  Because that is such a big print, and won't be viewed too closely, you can get away with 150dpi, but I am certain your image is much too small even for that.

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