[Gimp-user] Help with Cropping

[meathie <forums gimpusers com>]

> That camera has a 18MP sensor and should produce images around the
> 5000 x 3600 pixel mark. Of course you can set a camera up to take much
> smaller sizes but my guess is you have got a built-in thumbnail rather
> than the actual image. What format is the image, jpeg or RAW (.CRW
> .CR2)?
>
> If the image format is RAW then use the Canon software that comes with
> the camera to convert it for editing. There are plugins for Gimp that
> handle RAW images but the camera makers software will be best.
> The attached screenshot is my 18MP lumix. The important bit is the
> size in pixels at the top. Then go into Image -> Print Size and see
> what it says there. Come back and give the equivalent values of your
> image.
> I could write a 1000 words on this but I am not going to. This little
> video shows it all in 4 minutes.
>
> https://youtu.be/UuvsAT9rQ08
>
> rich: www.gimp-forum.net

Thank you I will have a look at the video and get back to you.  I really
appreciate it.

Matt

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