I find Irfanview to be really good for this. The program is free and quite small. If you ever decide to do more with Irfanview you should also download in install the plugins. Open Irfanview, click File click Batch/Conversion rename... and follow along in the new window. You need to do landscapes separate from portraits but I am sure you are aware of that anyway.

I don't know what program you are using to resize, but I use Irfanview and it's very easy. Just open the picture click image > resize/resample and pick the dimensions you want and save it as a jpg file at the quality you choose. Irfanview is a free program and there are many tutorials on the net. If you get it be sure to get the plugins/addons. Just google irfanview tutorials and you will find several.

lydia - I think some versions of Windows XP come with that option. Perhaps Media Center? Mine did not have it, but I downloaded it from Microsoft. It is a safe and quick download - It is a Windows PowerToy. Once you have it installed - you can right click on an image and you will have the option to resize it. It will rename it (adding a "small" at the end of it) so you don't ruin your original image. There are some other fun "toys" on the link. Scroll down towards the bottom. The Resizer link will be at the right. Here is a link that might be useful: Windows Power Toys

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