How to resize all / multiple images in Word?

When copying or importing images from the Internet or other files, the sizes of these images can vary significantly. While resizing pictures one by one is a common task, doing so for multiple images can be time-consuming. This tutorial will guide you through several methods, starting with resizing a single image and then moving on to techniques for resizing multiple images efficiently.

Resize images manually in Word

Resize multiple images all at once with Kutools for Word

Resize images to specific dimensions with VBA

Resize images manually in Word

1. Select a picture to display its sizing handles.
2. Drag any of the sizing handles until the picture meets your desired dimensions.

   

Note: This method does not allow you to resize multiple pictures simultaneously. You'll need to resize each picture individually.

Resize all images in bulk with Kutools for Word

Using Kutools for Word's Resize Images utility offers a seamless way to resize all images in your document, saving you time and effort compared to manually resizing each image in Word. This feature allows you to resize images in bulk quickly and efficiently.

• To resize all images to a certain percentage of their original size:
  • Click Kutools Plus > Resize, and select one of the six percentages from the drop-down list. For example, choose 50% to resize all images to half of their original size.

    

• To adjust all images to match the size of a selected image:
  1. Select an image to serve as the model size.
  2. Click Kutools Plus > Resize > Resize All Images Based On Selection. All images will be resized to the same size as the selected image.

     

• If you require more specific options, click Kutools Plus > Resize > Customize to access advanced resizing settings.

  

For more detailed information about Kutools for Word’s Resize Images utility, please click here to read the full guide and see step-by-step instructions.

Resize an image to specific dimensions with VBA

With the following VBA code, you can resize a picture to your ideal size. The example below shows how to resize a picture to 1.78 inches in height and 3.17 inches in width.

1. Please select a picture you want to resize.
2. Press Alt + F11 to open the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window.
3. Click Module from the Insert tab, and copy and paste the following VBA code into the Module window.

   Sub ResizePics()
   Dim shp As Word.Shape
   Dim ishp As Word.InlineShape
   If Word.Selection.Type <> wdSelectionInlineShape And _
   Word.Selection.Type <> wdSelectionShape Then
       Exit Sub
   End If
   If Word.Selection.Type = wdSelectionInlineShape Then
       Set ishp = Word.Selection.Range.InlineShapes(1)
       ishp.LockAspectRatio = False
       ishp.Height = InchesToPoints(1.78)
       ishp.Width = InchesToPoints(3.17)
   Else
       If Word.Selection.Type = wdSelectionShape Then
           Set shp = Word.Selection.ShapeRange(1)
           shp.LockAspectRatio = False
           shp.Height = InchesToPoints(1.78)
           shp.Width = InchesToPoints(3.17)
       End If
   End If
   End Sub

   Note: In the above code, ishp.Height = InchesToPoints(1.78) and shp.Width = InchesToPoints(3.17) define the height and width of the picture in inches. You can change these values to suit your needs.

4. Click the Run button or press F5 to run the VBA code. The selected image will be resized to the specified dimensions.

While this VBA code is useful, it cannot resize all or multiple pictures at once. You need to go back and forth between the Word document and the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window to select and resize each picture, which can be time-consuming. In such cases, use the Kutools method.

Demo: How to resize images in Word

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