Photoshop Elements keeps changing my image size

[default0hiin34164n5]

When I start a new project and enter image size 5.25W x 3.625H.....photoshop changes it to 5.25W x 3.627

When I go in and try to resize it, I change it back to what I want but it wont change!

I need this particular size to order invitations from a company.

Please help me!

I have restarted me computer and photoshop elements several times but nothing changes!

[Greg_S.]

I think the problem is the ppi you are using.  You probably have the ppi set to 300.  If you change it to 72 ppi, you can get your precise size.  But, I'm not sure what that will do to the quality of what you are printing.  I suggest you contact your printing company for their advice.  I imagine they can handle the slightly different size at 300 ppi.

[hatstead · Accepted solution]

I tried this on my computer and the same thing happens, i.e. the height is off by 0.002".

Here is what you can do:

1. Go to File>new>blank file and enter w=5.25", h=3.625", resolution 300px/in. For some reason this will be off

2. Activate the the rectangular marquee tool and on the tool's option bar, select "Fixed Size" and enter the desired dimensions

3. Drag out the rectangular box and go to Image>Crop

4. Press CTRL+D to get rid of the marching ants

5. Go to Image>resize>image size and check the dimensions in this dialog

[default0hiin34164n5]

I tried this and it still didn't work.... do you have any other suggestions?

[Greg_S.]

. . . .  You can also use the crop tool itself with a custom dimension.  The resulting ppi will be an uneven number.  So I still think you need to contact the printing service.