Resize Images Without Complicated Software

So you take a picture that you intend to email or upload, but you forget to change the resolution to a lower setting beforehand and the photo is 5 mb (way too big). Ugh. Now the wrestling match with a photo software program ensues. Ugh again.

What you need is an Image Resizer. Here are two FREE downloads that both install easily. Resizing images will soon become as easy as a "Right-Click" on the image (or multiple images at once) in your "My Pictures" file.

For Microsoft XP, go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
Scroll to find the ImageResizer.exe on the right hand column.
It is safe to download. Click it and choose RUN.
(No need to SAVE unless you're using FireFox.)


For Window's Vista, go to:
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/image_resizer/
(This link takes you to a pay-for page. This software is completely free for personal use if you scroll to the bottom and hit the orange download button. (Companies bury the Free downloads at the bottom of their pages.)

If any of these links don't click for you, copy and paste them into your browser.