Image Resizer

A simple Python script for resizing images using OpenCV. This tool allows you to resize an image by a specified percentage and save the resized image in a new file.

Features:

• Resize an image to a custom scale percentage.

• Save the resized image in a specified output file format.

• Preview the resized image in a display window.

Requirements:

• Python 3.x

• OpenCV (cv2)

Installation:

Clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/Image_Resizer.git
cd Image_Resizer

Install the required OpenCV library if not already installed:

pip install opencv-python

Usage:

Place the source image (e.g., srk.jpg) in the repository folder.

Set the source, destination, and scale_percent variables in the script:

source = "srk.jpg"        # Path to the original image
destination = "newSrk.png"  # Path for saving the resized image
scale_percent = 50         # Resize percentage (e.g., 50% of original size)

Run the script:

python image_resizer.py

The resized image will be saved as newSrk.png in the same folder. The script will display the resized image in a preview window. Press any key to close the window.

Code Overview:

The script follows these steps:

• Load the Image: Loads the specified image using cv2.imread().

• Calculate New Dimensions: Calculates the new width and height based on the specified scale_percent.

• Resize the Image: Uses cv2.resize() to resize the image.

• Save and Display the Image: Saves the resized image using cv2.imwrite() and optionally displays it in a new window.

Example:

For a 50% resize of an image named srk.jpg, set scale_percent = 50, then run the script. The output file (newSrk.png) will be half the size of the original image.

Potential Enhancements:

• Command-line Arguments: Allow setting parameters like source image, destination file, and scale percentage via command-line options.

• Aspect Ratio Resize: Enable resizing by specifying a target width or height while maintaining the original aspect ratio.

• Batch Processing: Resize multiple images at once.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.