How can I import an image at its REAL size?

**shiphen** · 11 August 2011, 01:28 PM

Hi

When I import images (using Xara Designer Pro v7.1) I do I the images to arrive at their actual image size (in pixels)?

e.g. I just created an image which is 788x 953, however when I import it (using File ==> Import etc...) it arrives at 500x376! (- WTF ?!)

With thanks

John

**Fred C** · 11 August 2011, 01:48 PM

Hi John,

You probably have Import all photos @ 96 dpi (1:1 @ 100% zoom) checked (default). Try Utilities>Options>View tab>Bitmaps section, choose last option, 'Import @ dpi specified in image file.'

**shiphen** · 11 August 2011, 02:52 PM

Great - that nailed it. (I don't remember changing it previously but somehow it got set at "Resize large imported images down to 500 pixels"!)
Thank you Fred.

**Soquili** · 11 August 2011, 03:38 PM

Fred you did not change it, the default is to downsize an imported image.

**Fred C** · 12 August 2011, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by Soquili

Fred ...

...err..a..John.

**Soquili** · 12 August 2011, 04:42 AM

Sorry Fred. Old eyes and only a partially functioning brain cell to rely upon here.

**steve.ledger** · 21 February 2013, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by shiphen

When I import images (using Xara Designer Pro v7.1) I do I the images to arrive at their actual image size (in pixels)?

Once you right-click the photo and choose 'Photo Tool', the info bar changes it's set of controls. It is there you will find the 100% icon as shown by Gary.