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=== Adding canvas size to images === | === Adding canvas size to images === | ||
The technique for adding canvas size | The technique for adding canvas size varies depending on the photo editor being used. | ||
Adding canvas size in IrfanView: | Adding canvas size in IrfanView: | ||
*Select Image, Change Canvas Size. | *Select Image, Change Canvas Size. | ||
*Add pixels (usually to the top, bottom, or right side of the image). | *Add pixels (usually to the top, bottom, or right side of the image). | ||
*Be generous with the new size because unneeded space can later be cropped off. | *Be generous with the new size because unneeded space can later be cropped off. | ||
*Choose the color of the additional canvas (white is good). | *Choose the color of the additional canvas (white is good). | ||
*If results are good and will allow for sufficient text, it may be wise to now save the image with a new name so that your original scan is untouched. | *If results are good and will allow for sufficient text, it may be wise to now save the image with a new name so that your original scan is untouched. | ||
=== Adding text to images === | |||
The technique for adding text varies depending on the photo editor being used. | |||
Adding text in IrfanView: | |||
*Drag a box around the area where you want to place text. | |||
*Select Edit, Insert Text. | |||
*Type or paste the text into the Text box. | |||
*Select a font, a font size, and a font color. (IrfanView's default green color is hard to see.) | |||
*Click the Preview button and look at the results in the image. Make font, size, and color adjustments as necessary. | |||
*Click the OK button. | |||
*Add additional text in different locations as desired. | |||
*Save the image. | |||