Resizer:Fitting methods
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Fitting methods dictate how the image will be resized to the target dimensions.
The table below describes each method.
# | Fitting method | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Stretch | The original image is scaled vertically and horizontally to match exactly the target dimensions. Original aspect ratio is not maintained, so the image will get distorted. |
2 | Width | The width of the image is scaled to match exactly the target width. The height is then scaled accordingly to maintain the original aspect ratio. |
3 | Height | The height of the image is scaled to match exactly the target height. The width is then scaled accordingly to maintain the original aspect ratio. |
4 | Inside | Scale the image proportionally until it fits inside of the target dimensions box. Also known as "long side fit". |
5 | Outside | Scale the image proportionally until the target dimensions box fits inside of the image. Also known as "short side fit". |
6 | Inside and Pad | Same as Inside fitting method, but the unoccupied space in the target dimensions box is kept as padding. |
7 | Outside and Crop | Same as Outside fitting method, but the parts of image which do not overlap with target dimensions box are cropped. |
A demonstration below attempts to visually describe the operation (logic) of each fitting methods.
- Image A has aspect ratio greater than that of the target dimensions box.
- Image B has aspect ratio lesser than that of the target dimensions box.
- Target dimensions box is represented by a square for simplicity, while height and width can actually differ in practice.