DÉCOUPER, RETOURNER, RÉDUIRE ou CONVERTIR une IMAGE en JPG, PNG, GIF - Cours PhotoFiltre

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through using PhotoFiltre, a free image editing software, to cut, rotate, reduce, and convert images into various formats like JPG, PNG, and GIF. Whether you need to resize a large photo, crop a specific area, or change the file format, this step-by-step guide will provide you with practical instructions.

Step 1: Cutting an Image

To cut or crop a section of your image:

1. Open PhotoFiltre on your computer.
2. Load the Image:
   • Click on File in the menu bar.
   • Select Open and choose the image you want to edit.
3. Select the Area:
   • Use the selection tool (rectangle or freeform) from the toolbar.
   • Click and drag to create a selection around the area you wish to keep.
4. Cut the Selection:
   • Go to Edit in the menu.
   • Click on Copy to copy the selected area.
   • Then, choose Edit again and click on Paste as New Image to create a new file with your selection.
5. Save the Cropped Image:
   • Go to File, then select Save As.
   • Choose the desired format and name your file.

Step 2: Converting an Image Format

To convert an image into a different format:

1. Open the Image you wish to convert using the steps outlined in Step 1.
2. Save As a Different Format:
   • Click on File and select Save As.
   • In the dialog box, choose your preferred format from the dropdown menu (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, etc.).
3. Adjust Settings (if applicable):
   • Some formats may have additional options (e.g., quality settings for JPG).
   • Make your selections and click OK.
4. Complete the Conversion:
   • Choose the destination folder and click Save.

Step 3: Reducing Image Size

To reduce the file size of an image:

1. Open the Image in PhotoFiltre.
2. Resize the Image:
   • Go to Image in the menu bar.
   • Select Resize.
   • Enter new dimensions or adjust the percentage to scale down the image.
3. Optimize the Image for Web (optional):
   • After resizing, you can save the image as a JPG with a lower quality setting to decrease file size.
4. Save the Image using the steps from Step 2.

Step 4: Rotating and Flipping an Image

To rotate or flip your image:

1. Open the Image in PhotoFiltre.
2. Rotate the Image:
   • Go to the Image menu.
   • Select Rotate and choose either 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
3. Create a Mirror Effect:
   • In the same Image menu, select Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical to create a mirrored effect.
4. Save Your Edited Image using the previous saving steps.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to cut, convert, reduce, and rotate images using PhotoFiltre. By following these steps, you can easily manage your images for personal or professional use. For further learning, consider exploring more advanced features of PhotoFiltre or other image editing software.