An inset is a small snippet of a photo or video. Usually, insets are used on websites as links to related images and videos. This wikiHow teaches you how to create an inset using a variety of photo editing programs.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Using MS Paint on Windows
![Make Thumbnails Step 1 Make Thumbnails Step 1](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-1-j.webp)
Step 1. Open MS Paint
MS Paint is indicated by a paint palette icon. Follow these steps to open MS Paint on a Windows computer.
- Click the Windows “Start” menu in the lower-left corner of the screen.
- Type in "Paint".
- Click the MS Paint icon.
![Make Thumbnails Step 2 Make Thumbnails Step 2](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-2-j.webp)
Step 2. Open the image you want to inset
Follow these steps to open an image in MS Paint.
- Click the menu " File ” in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Click " Open ”.
- Select an image.
- Click " Open ”.
![Make Thumbnails Step 3 Make Thumbnails Step 3](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-3-j.webp)
Step 3. Make a copy of the image
You may not edit the original image size. Save the image as a separate copy. Add the word "inset" or something like that to the end of the filename of the image copy (eg “photopernikah_inset.jpg”). Follow these steps to make a copy of the original image:
- Click the menu " File ”.
- Click " Save As ”.
- Type a file name into the field next to " Filename ".
- Click " Save ”.
![Make Thumbnails Step 4 Make Thumbnails Step 4](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-4-j.webp)
Step 4. Click Resize
It's in the upper-left corner of the screen, above the box labeled "Image".
![Make Thumbnails Step 5 Make Thumbnails Step 5](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-5-j.webp)
Step 5. Check the "Percentage" option
It's at the top of the " Resize and Skew " window.
![Make Thumbnails Step 6 Make Thumbnails Step 6](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-6-j.webp)
Step 6. Type the percentage of the inset size to the original image size next to the "Horizontal" or "Vertical" fields
Usually, “10%” is the right size for the inset image. Photos with larger dimensions or sizes need to be significantly reduced in size.
Alternatively, you can select " Pixels " and type the exact dimensions inset (in pixels) next to the " Vertical " and " Horizontal " fields
![Make Thumbnails Step 7 Make Thumbnails Step 7](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-7-j.webp)
Step 7. Click Ok
The photo size will be reduced afterwards.
![Make Thumbnails Step 8 Make Thumbnails Step 8](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-8-j.webp)
Step 8. Save the photo
Follow these steps to reduce the photo size.
- Click " File ”.
- Click " Save ”.
Method 2 of 3: Using Preview on a Mac
![Make Thumbnails Step 9 Make Thumbnails Step 9](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-9-j.webp)
Step 1. Open the image in Preview
Preview is the primary image-reviewing program on Mac computers. You can double-click an image on your computer to open it in Preview.
![Make Thumbnails Step 10 Make Thumbnails Step 10](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-10-j.webp)
Step 2. Duplicate the image you want to convert into an inset
Do not edit the original image size. Follow these steps to duplicate an image in Preview.
- Click the menu " File ” in the top right corner of the menu bar.
- Click " Duplicate ”.
![Make Thumbnails Step 11 Make Thumbnails Step 11](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-11-j.webp)
Step 3. Click Tools
It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Make sure you use a copy of the image as the active image in Preview.
![Make Thumbnails Step 12 Make Thumbnails Step 12](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-12-j.webp)
Step 4. Click Adjust Size
This option is in the menu under "Tools".
![Make Thumbnails Step 13 Make Thumbnails Step 13](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-13-j.webp)
Step 5. Select "Percentage"
Use the drop-down menus next to "Width" and "Height" to select "Percentage".
![Make Thumbnails Step 14 Make Thumbnails Step 14](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-14-j.webp)
Step 6. Type in the percentage of the inset size to the original image size
Enter a percentage in the field next to " Width " or " Height ". Usually, “10%” is the correct percentage for large insets. However, the percentage that needs to be entered may differ depending on the size of the original image.
Alternatively, you can select " Pixels " and type the exact dimensions inset (in pixels) next to the " Width " and " Height " fields
![Make Thumbnails Step 15 Make Thumbnails Step 15](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-15-j.webp)
Step 7. Click Ok
The image size will be reduced.
![Make Thumbnails Step 16 Make Thumbnails Step 16](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-16-j.webp)
Step 8. Save the image
It's a good idea to add the word “inset” or something like that to the end of the filename of the image copy (eg “fotopernikahan_inset.jpg”) when saving the copy. Follow these steps to save the image.
- Click " File ”.
- Click " Save ”.
- Type a file name in the field next to " Save As ".
- Click " Save ”.
Method 3 of 3: Using Photoshop and GIMP
![Make Thumbnails Step 17 Make Thumbnails Step 17](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-17-j.webp)
Step 1. Open Photoshop or GIMP
Photoshop is a popular image editing program. However, to use it, you need a subscription from Adobe. If you don't have a Photoshop subscription, you can download and install GIMP for free. This program has the same features as Photoshop.
![Make Thumbnails Step 18 Make Thumbnails Step 18](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-18-j.webp)
Step 2. Open the image whose size you want to reduce
Follow these steps to open an image in Photoshop or GIMP:
- Click the menu " File ” in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Click " Open ”.
- Select an image.
- Click " Open ”.
![Make Thumbnails Step 19 Make Thumbnails Step 19](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-19-j.webp)
Step 3. Save a copy of the image
If you need to edit a photo, do the editing before making a copy of the photo. You'll also need to add the word "inset" or something like that to the end of the filename. When you're ready, follow these steps to save a copy of the photo:
- Click " File ”.
- Choose " Save As ”.
- Type a name for the image file in the field next to " Filename ".
- Click " Save ”.
![Make Thumbnails Step 20 Make Thumbnails Step 20](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-20-j.webp)
Step 4. Crop the image (optional)
If you want the image to fit in a certain shape, you can crop the image. Cutting tools are indicated by the icon of two right angles that form a square. Follow these steps to crop the image:
- Click the cutting tool in the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
- Click and drag the cursor over the part of the image you want to save.
- Double-click the selected part of the image.
![Make Thumbnails Step 21 Make Thumbnails Step 21](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-21-j.webp)
Step 5. Click Image
It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
![Make Thumbnails Step 22 Make Thumbnails Step 22](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-22-j.webp)
Step 6. Click Image size or Scale Image.
This option works to resize the image.
![Make Thumbnails Step 23 Make Thumbnails Step 23](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-23-j.webp)
Step 7. Select "Percent"
It's in the drop-down menu next to "Height" and "Width".
![Make Thumbnails Step 24 Make Thumbnails Step 24](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-24-j.webp)
Step 8. Type in the percentage of the inset size to the original image size
Enter a percentage in the field next to " Width " or " Height ". Usually, “10%” is the correct percentage for large insets. However, the percentage that needs to be entered may differ depending on the size of the original image.
Alternatively, you can select " Pixels " and type the exact dimensions inset (in pixels) next to the " Width " and " Height " fields
![Make Thumbnails Step 25 Make Thumbnails Step 25](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-25-j.webp)
Step 9. Click Ok or Scales.
The image size will be reduced afterwards.
- You may need to apply color saturation to the inset. You can do this by adding a color saturation adjustment layer in the “Adjustments” panel on the right side of the Photoshop window, or by clicking the “Colors “drop-down menu at the top of the GIMP window.
- You may also need to apply an image sharpness filter. You can do this by clicking on the menu " Filters ” at the top of the Photoshop and GIMP windows.
![Make Thumbnails Step 26 Make Thumbnails Step 26](https://i.how-what-advice.com/images/002/image-5870-26-j.webp)
Step 10. Save the image
Follow these steps to save the thumbnail image in Photoshop and GIMP.
- Click the menu " File ”.
- Click " Save as ” (Photoshop) or “ Export as (GIMP).
- Select “JPEG” as the image format using the drop-down menu next to "Format" in Photoshop, or under "Select File Type" in GIMP.
- Click " Save ” (Photoshop) or “ Export (GIMP).