# Change print dimensions and resolution without resampling

You might need to change the print dimensions and resolution if you are sending the image to a print shop that requires files to be at a specific resolution.

If you are printing directly from Photoshop Elements, you don’t have to perform this procedure. Instead, you can choose a size in the Print dialog box and Photoshop Elements applies the appropriate image resolution.

Note: To change only the print dimensions or the resolution, and adjust the total number of pixels in the image proportionately, you must resample the image.

1. In the Editor, choose Image > Resize > Image Size.
2. Make sure that Resample Image is deselected. If deselected, you can change the print dimensions and resolution without changing the total number of pixels in the image, but the image may not keep its current proportions.
   Note: Resample Image must be selected in order to use the Constrain Proportions and Scale Style functions.
3. To maintain the current aspect ratio, select Constrain Proportions. This option automatically updates the width as you change the height, and vice versa.
4. Under Document Size, enter new values for the height and width. If desired, choose a new unit of measurement. For Width, the Columns option uses the width and gutter sizes specified in the Units & Rulers preferences.
5. For Resolution, enter a new value. If desired, choose a new unit of measurement, and then click OK.
   To return to the original values displayed in the Image Size dialog box, use Alt + click Reset.

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