1. What is Pixel Ratio Resizing?

Pixel ratio resizing calculates new image dimensions while maintaining the original aspect ratio. This prevents distortion when scaling images up or down.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the pixel ratio formula:

Where:

• New Width — Desired width of the resized image
• Old Height — Original height of the image
• Old Width — Original width of the image

Explanation: The formula preserves the original width-to-height ratio (aspect ratio) when calculating new dimensions.

3. Importance of Maintaining Aspect Ratio

Details: Maintaining aspect ratio prevents image distortion (stretching or squashing) when resizing. This is crucial for professional image editing and web design.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the desired new width and the original image dimensions. All values must be positive numbers (pixels).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is maintaining aspect ratio important?
A: It prevents distortion of images when resizing, keeping proportions correct and maintaining visual quality.

Q2: Can I calculate new width from height instead?
A: Yes, the formula works both ways: New Width = New Height × (Old Width / Old Height)

Q3: Does this work for all image types?
A: Yes, the aspect ratio calculation is the same for JPEG, PNG, GIF, and other raster image formats.

Q4: What if I want to resize to a specific height instead?
A: You can reverse the calculation: enter your desired height as "new width" and swap the old width/height values.

Q5: How precise are the calculations?
A: The calculator provides pixel-perfect results, though some image editors may round to whole numbers.