Easy Logo Resizing in GIMP: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
To resize a logo in GIMP, follow these steps:

Open the Logo in GIMP:
Launch GIMP and open the logo image you want to resize. Go to "File" "Open" and select the logo file from your computer.

Select the Logo Layer:
In the Layers dialog (usually located on the right-hand side of the GIMP interface), select the layer that contains your logo. If your logo has multiple layers, make sure you select the one with the logo content.

Choose the Scale Tool:
Click on the "Scale Tool" icon in the GIMP toolbox. The Scale Tool looks like a square with arrows pointing outward.

Resize the Logo:
After selecting the Scale Tool, a bounding box with handles will appear around the logo layer in the canvas.
Click and drag any of the handles to resize the logo. Hold the "Shift" key while dragging to maintain the aspect ratio and prevent distortion.

Set the New Size:
You can manually set the new size of the logo in the "Width" and "Height" fields in the "Tool Options" dialog (usually located below the toolbox).
Alternatively, you can scale the logo by a percentage. In the "Tool Options" dialog, you'll find a "Percentage" option. Enter the desired percentage of the original size (e.g., 50% to halve the size).

Adjust Position (Optional):
If needed, click and drag the logo within the canvas to reposition it after resizing.

Apply the Changes:
Once you are satisfied with the new size and position of the logo, click the "Scale" button in the "Tool Options" dialog to apply the changes.

Save the Resized Logo:
To save the resized logo, go to "File" "Export As" or "File" "Export." Choose the file format (e.g., PNG, JPEG) and provide a new name for the resized logo file. Click "Export" to save it.

Keep the Original:
To preserve the original logo, consider saving the resized version with a new name to avoid overwriting the original.

Remember to work on a copy of the logo if you want to retain the original size and quality. Resizing a raster image (e.g., JPEG, PNG) may result in a loss of image quality, so it's always better to work on a backup or in a non-destructive editing environment if possible.

That's it! You have now resized your logo using GIMP.

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