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I have an image that is the correct size (length and width) but it is only 98 dpi. Before printing, I need to resample the image to increase it to 150 dpi without changing the size. Photoshop has this capability ("constrain proportions"), but I can't figure out how to do it in GIMP.
Is this possible in GIMP?
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Thanks! I'll give it a try
Regarding the 98 ppi, I have an image that is 2500x3750 pixels (1.5:1 aspect ratio). When I scale it to my desired size 25.5" x 38.25" the adjusted ppi is ~98.
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Still not sure what a dedicated PS 'constrain proportions' but Gimp has links between height and width in various tools to maintain an aspect ratio.
With the pixel size known and a target of 150 ppi it becomes scaling 25.52" x 150 and 38.25" x 150 = 3825 x 5738 pix.
After scaling, use Image -> Print size and change the ppi to 150. This is just information contained in the image file which 'tells' the printer the size.