ABSTRACT
PERFORMANCE TIP The process of cropping an image to a specific size and resolution will change the total number of pixels in the image file to the optimum number of pixels for the image size and output device, no more, no less. If you need to crop to a specific shape, but are uncertain as to whether it is destined for screen or print, you should leave the ‘Resolution field’ in the Options bar blank. This will maintain the original number of pixels until you know where this image is going to be presented. You also have the option of choosing an alternate shield color when cropping images by going to ‘Edit > Preferences > Display and Cursors > Crop Tool’.
