All lockets are different, but it's pretty easy to put a photo in them if you know the size. Try to take measurements to the millimeter. Once done, resize the photo, keeping the correct aspect ratio. You can print it on your home printer, order it on the internet or go to a print shop in person. With the options described, you can easily get the perfect image to wear around the neck.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Measure the Medallion
Step 1. If possible, measure the size of the space dedicated to your locket photo
The pendant should have a frame around the part reserved for the image. Measure the inner area down to the millimeter with a ruler.
- Use a ruler or measuring tape to find the size of the medallion.
- Knowing the exact measurement gives you a reference point to follow to resize the image.
Step 2. Estimate the size of the space dedicated to the image, if you can't measure it
If you are unable to measure the inside of the medallion, you can approximate it. In general it will be about 1mm smaller than the outer frame of the pendant.
It is better to use over estimates rather than under estimates, as you can always crop the edges of the image later
Step 3. If the medallion is round, measure the diameter instead of the width
Round pendants are more difficult to measure, because they don't have straight outlines. Put the ruler over the circle horizontally to find the diameter, which you can use as an approximation of the width. You can estimate the height by measuring the distance between the highest and lowest point of the circular shape.
It is not serious if the measurements are not correct. Try to get as close to the actual size as possible, estimating the values up and down. This way you can crop the image if necessary
Part 2 of 3: Resize the Photo
Step 1. Upload the image to a website, computer program or smartphone app
You can use free photo editing websites, such as resizemypicture.com or Web Resizer. There are also many applications that you can download from the app store. Alternatively, try computer programs, such as Paint, Microsoft Office, or Photoshop. Select the image you want to use for your locket.
- Some of the most used image editing applications include Photo Editor, Photo Resizer or Image Size.
- Some websites like Locketstudio.com take care of all the resizing work for you. Upload the image, select the size and shape of the medallion, then download the new version of the photo.
Step 2. Resize the image with the appropriate settings
You can change the size by entering height and width, scale or pixels. If you have the possibility to change the height and width, enter the approximate measurements of the medallion. The image will be converted according to the instructions you provided.
- If you need to resize the image with percentages, start by calculating the scale you need to use, starting with the current size. If these calculations confuse you, you can proceed by trial and error.
- If you resize the image by pixel, the first step is to find out the pixels of the original image. In the settings, select the item "Pixel", then reduce the size of the photo with the measurements in pixels.
Step 3. Save a copy of the resized image to print
Once you have a perfectly sized photo, save it as an image file, such as a JPEG, so you can print it.
Part 3 of 3: Print the Image at the Right Size
Step 1. Use your printer to print the photo at home
Once the image is resized, select "Print", then print it in color or black and white. Choose matte or glossy paper.
This method is useful because it allows you to print multiple test copies and test the image size
Step 2. Print the resized image using websites like Shutterfly or Snapfish
When you have correctly resized the photo, you can upload it to the internet, place an order and ask for the images to be delivered directly to your address.
Step 3. Visit a local print shop and have the image printed
You can save the photo to a USB drive or CD and take it with you to the store. Some shops also give you the option to book your order over the internet and pick up the images in person, so check the site.
