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Light Image Resizer

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  • Latest Version

    Light Image Resizer 7.1.2.64 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11

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  • Author / Product

    ObviousIdea / External Link

  • Filename

    light_image_resizer7_setup_7.1.2.64.exe

Use the Light Image Resizer to resize pictures. The batch image converter for PC can easily convert your pictures into different formats.

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Select your output resolution, resize the original or create a copy, move and/or rename files or compress, choose a specific destination for your processed images.

You can work on individual photos or edit large numbers of images by simply doing a batch resize in just one click. Light Image Resizer is Amazing image converter software for your Windows PC!

Key Features

Resize and Convert Images
Light Image Resizer makes resizing and converting photos simple. With its batch image converter, you can easily transform pictures into various formats. Select an output resolution, resize the original photo or create a copy, rename or move files, compress images, and choose a specific destination for the processed files. Whether working on a single photo or performing a batch resize, you can complete the task with just one click.

Additional Features
Add Watermarks Protect your work by adding a watermark or copyright text to your photos with HTML-like text formatting and transparency options. Personalize images further by converting them to sepia tones or adding borders. Use the live preview feature to see how the final image will look before processing.

The ObviousIdea Photo Resizer/Picture Resizer supports individual files, folders, and subfolders, including RAW formats. With multi-core processing, image conversions are faster than ever. You can even launch the application directly from Windows Explorer with a simple right-click on any image or folder.

Output and Export Options
With the publish function, photos can be added as email attachments—individually or as a ZIP file—without exceeding email server size limits. Create PDF files from images (e.g., convert JPG to PDF) for single or multiple photos. Edit, create, and back up profiles with your favorite settings. Popular profiles, such as 1K, 2K, Watermark, and Web Optimized, are pre-defined for quick access. These profiles are also available with one click via shell integration.

Collage Layouts
Effortlessly create stunning collages with multiple images. Simply select your photos, choose a layout template, adjust the order, and save your collage. Ideal for sharing on social media or blog posts, the built-in collage maker makes it easy to craft beautiful layouts in just a few clicks.

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Highlights
  • Supported Formats: Works with all common image formats (details under "Supported Formats").
  • Collage Creation: Design stunning social media collages in just a few clicks.
  • Batch Processing: Resize and convert multiple images simultaneously.
  • Web & Email Optimization: Create images optimized for email or online publishing, with optional compression.
  • Additional Tools: Sort, rename, or add watermarks to protect your images from unauthorized use.
  • Customizable Profiles: Use pre-defined profiles (e.g., 1K, 2K, Email) or create your own.
  • Format Conversion: Easily switch between image formats, such as JPEG to PNG and vice versa.
  • Shell Integration: Add your favorite profiles to the Windows context menu for quick access.
  • PDF Support: Convert images to PDF or extract images from PDF documents.
  • Editing Features: Take screenshots and perform tasks like adding text, highlighting, blurring, and more with the included Light Image Editor.
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What’s New in Version 7
  • Context Menu Integration: Right-click images in Windows 11 file explorer for quick actions.
  • Light Image Editor: Add text, highlight, blur, and use other editing tools.
  • Screenshot with OCR: Easily capture screenshots with automatic OCR.
  • Simplified Profiles: Use profiles like 1k, 2k, or file size targets (e.g., 256KB, 1MB).
  • Profile Sync: Profiles are stored in documents and synced via OneDrive.
  • Incremental Search: Type initials to quickly find profiles.
  • Split Long Images: Option to divide long images across multiple PDF pages.
  • OCR on Images: Apply OCR to JPEGs or PDFs for keyword-based search.
  • HEIC Format Support: Convert images to the Apple-supported HEIC format.
  • Lossless WebP Compression: Save WebP images with lossless quality.
  • Enhanced Watermarking: Add file size, dimensions, and extension as watermarks.
  • Metadata Append: Append text to metadata fields without overwriting.
FAQ

How can I change the image format without resizing?
To convert an image to another format without resizing, select the profile <Original Resolution>. Then, go to the General tab and choose the desired file format under File Type.

How do I save resized images to a subfolder?
To output images to a subfolder, simply enter the name of the subfolder (e.g., "Resized") in the Destination field.

Why are .bak files created?
By default, Light Image Resizer for PC creates backup (.bak) files whenever existing files are overwritten. You can disable this feature in the Processing tab under Settings.

How do I ensure correct dimensions for portrait and landscape images?
Enable the “Adjust resolution for portrait” option in the Misc tab (under Advanced) to automatically handle orientation adjustments.

Can I keep the original file date when resizing?
Yes, to preserve the original file date, enable the "Keep original file date" option in the Misc tab (under Advanced).

How can I create or rename profiles?
Right-click on an existing profile, then select “Create Copy” to duplicate or “Rename” to edit the profile name.

How do I back up or export my profiles?
To back up or export profiles, navigate to Settings and select the Advanced tab. From there, you can import or export your profiles as needed.

Alternatives

FastStone Photo Resizer
Powerful batch resizing and renaming tool.

IrfanView
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XnConvert
Multi-platform tool for batch image processing.

Adobe Photoshop Express
Mobile-friendly editor with resizing tools.

GIMP
Open-source editor with advanced resizing options.

ImageMagick
Command-line tool for bulk image manipulation.

RIOT (Radical Image Optimization Tool)
Compresses and resizes images for web use.

System Requirements

Your system should meet the following minimum requirements:

Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 (64 or 32 bit)

2.0 GHz processor

4 GB of RAM

500 MB of free hard drive space

PROS
  • Easy-to-Use Interface
  • Batch Image Processing
  • Wide Format Support
  • Customizable Resize Options
  • Quick Performance Speed
CONS
  • Limited Advanced Editing Tools
  • Watermarking in Free Version
  • Occasional Output Quality Issues
  • No Cloud Integration
Note: In the demo version limited to 100 images.

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What's new in this version:

Light Image Resizer 7.1.2.64
Fixed:
- upgrade flow was broken


Light Image Resizer 7.1.2.63
New:
- show total file size of all source images in the list (top right)

Fixed:
- thumbnail loading for certain HEIC files could lock up and lead to issues during processing
- buy URL could contain invalid slashes in certain cases


Light Image Resizer 7.1.1.61
Fixed:
- calculating width or height automatically was not possible due to a logic issue
- resetting profiles to default via settings could cause an error in certain cases
- black output when converting certain images to JPEG XR
- exception when saving settings with no Windows OCR languages available (Light Image Editor)
- access violation could occur when creating screenshot after monitor count changed (Light Image Editor)

Improved:
- update clipboard when saving a screenshot and copy to clipboard option enabled


Light Image Resizer 7.1.0.58
New:
- AVIF write support via plugin
- JPEG XL support (read and write)

Fixed:
- collage thumbnail list cropped when using high DPI
- collage preview not updated when using custom layout

Improved:
- use “1K JPEG” as default profile on fresh installations
- change resize policy and quality options for better efficiency for some profiles (1K JPEG, 2K JPEG, 3K JPEG)


Light Image Resizer 7.0.9.54
- Change log not available for this version


Light Image Resizer 7.0.9.47
Improved:
- better trial experience, reduce interruption
- updated Korean translation

Fixed:
- access violation when loading WebP
- orientation for Fuji RAW (.RAF) could be wrong
- preview could fail for HEIC images if output format was set to original
- crop not working after blur is added (Light Image Editor)


Light Image Resizer 7.0.8.45
- Change log not available for this version


Light Image Resizer 7.0.7.43
- Change log not available for this version


Light Image Resizer 7.0.7.42
New:
- Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Ukrainian translations (Light Image Editor)

Fixed:
- loading of image could fail if path name contained an archive extension (like .zip or .7z)
- filename could be truncated if it contained dots when saving (Light Image Editor)
- in some cases it was not possible to increase the font size in text properties (Light Image Editor)

Improved:
- text properties optimized for high DPI (Light Image Editor)


Light Image Resizer 7.0.6.41
New:
- Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Italian translation for Light Image Editor

Fixed:
- crash in Editor when applying effect to non-image layer
- error about outdated library could occur during installation

Improved:
- text fields can now be aligned in Light Image Editor


Light Image Resizer 7.0.5.40
New:
- localization support for Light Image Editor

Fixed:
- crash on launch could occur on older versions of Windows


Light Image Resizer 7.0.3.35
New:
- includes Light Image Editor with features like adding text, highlight, blur, shapes, and much more
- profiles are now stored as individual files in DocumentsObviousIdeaLight Image ResizerProfiles
- context menu integration for Windows 11
- option to split long images to several pages for Create PDF action (see PDF tab)
- HEIC output format
- lossless compression option for WebP output
- EXIF metadata support for WebP (reading and writing)
- incremental search in profile list by typing initial letters
- watermark text tags for original file size, extension, and dimensions
- “Append” option for text fields in metadata properties

Fixed:
- current session may not have been included when manually saving log before processing
- crash on some grayscale images if show preview was enabled
- word wrapping in watermark text could add unnecessary line breaks
- watermark text could disappear with relative font scaling if word wrap was disabled
- some user fonts may not have been rendered correctly in watermark text
- some profiles could get duplicated in certain cases

Improved:
- output formats are now ordered by popularity (JPEG, PNG, WebP, etc.)
- show loading indicator with option to cancel when adding lots of files
- WebP compression can now also be chosen by a desired output size

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