Convert 3:2 to 16:9

vinsand · 5th October 2007

How do i convert a pic of size 3:2, into another size ? Tried using croping method, but the dimension of the picture still remains the same at 3:2. So when I load the pics up on a widescreen tv, the pics look stretch horizontally. Need your advice on how to "convert" the pcis into widescreen friendly. Thanks

ExplorerZ · 5th October 2007

set ratio as 16:9 before you crop...

vinsand · 5th October 2007

What software do you recommend to do this ? Any freeware to allow such conversion ? I am currently just using Picassa, and dont seems to have this capability ?

TMC · 5th October 2007

use photoshop to crop. set the ratio to 16:9.

ortega · 5th October 2007

wrong forum

thread moved

DeepZpace · 5th October 2007

My method if I were you:

In Photoshop,

- Use Rectangular Marquee Tool, set "Fixed Aspect Ratio" at the top to width 16 height 9.

- Then select the area you want using the marquee tool. You'll probably notice that the frame is much different from a 3:2.

- Press Control+R to make the rulers appear at the sides.

- While still in marquee (the dotted box still there), drag guidelines from the ruler to frame your box.

- Then deselect the marquee, and use the Crop tool.

Voila. 16:9 ratio.

You probably cannot just directly convert the 3:2 into 16:9 without cropping, coz there will be distortions.

5th October 2007	#1
vinsand Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 598	Convert 3:2 to 16:9 How do i convert a pic of size 3:2, into another size ? Tried using croping method, but the dimension of the picture still remains the same at 3:2. So when I load the pics up on a widescreen tv, the pics look stretch horizontally. Need your advice on how to "convert" the pcis into widescreen friendly. Thanks

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ExplorerZ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Legion Posts: 6,785	Re: Convert 3:2 to 16:9 set ratio as 16:9 before you crop... __________________ multiply \|\| deviant \|\| APAD 08

5th October 2007	#3
vinsand Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 598	Re: Convert 3:2 to 16:9 What software do you recommend to do this ? Any freeware to allow such conversion ? I am currently just using Picassa, and dont seems to have this capability ?

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TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Convert 3:2 to 16:9 use photoshop to crop. set the ratio to 16:9.

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ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: Convert 3:2 to 16:9 wrong forum thread moved __________________ The Law

5th October 2007	#6
DeepZpace Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 67	Re: Convert 3:2 to 16:9 My method if I were you: In Photoshop, - Use Rectangular Marquee Tool, set "Fixed Aspect Ratio" at the top to width 16 height 9. - Then select the area you want using the marquee tool. You'll probably notice that the frame is much different from a 3:2. - Press Control+R to make the rulers appear at the sides. - While still in marquee (the dotted box still there), drag guidelines from the ruler to frame your box. - Then deselect the marquee, and use the Crop tool. Voila. 16:9 ratio. You probably cannot just directly convert the 3:2 into 16:9 without cropping, coz there will be distortions.