Photoshop Workflow
Use this guide to prepare web-ready dimensions before compression and upload. It is written for practical creative workflows where the final asset needs to be easy to edit, export, document, and hand off.
When This Matters
Photoshop Crop and Resize Workflow for Web Images is most useful when the same task repeats across multiple files, teammates, platforms, or publishing slots. A small checklist prevents last-minute guessing and keeps the work tied to the right format, size, shortcut, color role, or prompt purpose.
Recommended Workflow
- Decide the target container or platform size before cropping.
- Resize a copy rather than the master file.
- Use a web export format that matches the artwork type.
- Compress after resizing so file size work is not wasted.
Common Mistakes
- Cropping before confirming the final aspect ratio.
- Exporting giant source dimensions for small web slots.
- Compressing a file before resizing it.
Use the Related Tool
Open Image Resizer to apply this workflow in the browser. The related Fundy tool is free, local-first, and designed to produce a copyable or downloadable result.
Handoff Checklist
- Confirm the final file, shortcut sheet, palette, or prompt matches the intended use.
- Keep a source copy separate from exported delivery files.
- Name the output clearly enough for another person to understand without opening it.
- Link back to the tool or guide when sharing the workflow with a teammate.