GIMP Version: 2.8.10
Operating System: Mac OS
GIMP Experience: Beginner Level

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Hey guys Happy Sunday!

I have a small icon I need to customize and upload to facebook in the following dimensions:
"The size of the image must be 111 x 74 pixels. File size limit 1 MB"

I think i read somewhere that by disabling anti-aliasing that images look sharper, is this true? and if not, given the specs I have shared, what would you recommend to get the sharpest quality at that scale? (without turning it into a science project...)

I have included a screenshot and a sample image like the one I will be using.

Thanks!

p.s. the example screenshot you see is not mine, just an example of scale concerning the thumbs.

On the contrary, you have to keep the anti-aliasing if you want something clean. On your image the text is at about the same size as normal text on a display (font size around 9 or 10) so if you want something clear and sharp, aim for fonts that are optimized for small sizes (Droid family for instance), and have good contrast between text and background).

Here's a quick experiment. Ultimately I think you should try a few methods and see which outcome you prefer:



Cubic/Sinc is the interpolation method. 1-step means scaling the image in one go from 1800 to 111 pixels and 3-step means scaling in 3 steps (first to 1237 wide, then 674 wide then 111 wide)
I use step scaling on my photographs, partly to annoy ofnuts but mostly because I prefer the outcome and also it means I can apply post-scaling sharpening less aggressively.

Kevin

I'm cool with any perversion as long as it stays in your home and is between consenting adults

Thanks ofnuts

Thanks paynekj, for the experiment example. I actually was gonna look further into those modes as well, but figured I start with the basic question first.

The 3 step sinc definitely has the greatest effect of clarity and sharpness
So how exactly would I be able to apply this again?

"I use step scaling on my photographs, partly to annoy ofnuts but mostly because I prefer the outcome and also it means I can apply post-scaling sharpening less aggressively."


What's so wrong / "perverted" about his method he uses on his photographs ofnuts? (or is it more about his photographs being "perverted"?)