Photoshop
Resize, Straighten, & Crop
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To resize an image, navigate to Image > Image Size...
The Image Size dialog box opens
If you want to maintain the proportions of your image, make sure Constrain Proportions is checked
For best results check Resample Image: Bicubic
When you enter the new width, the height is automatically filled (with Constrain Proportions checked)
Here's our resized, crooked scan
The key to straightening the image is hidden under the Eyedropper Tool
Click and hold to access the Measure Tool
Note: The little black triangle next to some of the tools indicates there are other tools you may access in this same way
These movies demonstrate two ways to use the Measure Tool
The idea is to establish a line that represents true vertical
As you can see in the second movie, you can reposition the endpoints after drawing the initial line
Navigate to Image > Rotate Canvas > Arbitrary...
The Rotate Canvas dialog box opens with the angle calculated for you
Play the movie to see how Photoshop does the hard work for you
Now the image is straight but it needs to be cropped
Play this movie to see that your initial crop selection need not be perfect
When you are satisfied, hit return and the crop is applied
There you go, it's resized, straightened, and cropped!
