Complete Image Resize Workflow for Designers & Photographers

For photographers and designers, image resizing is an unavoidable daily task.

• Preparing multiple sizes for client deliverables
• Converting images to optimal sizes for each social platform
• Adjusting images for portfolio websites

How much time do you spend exporting the same image at different sizes over and over?

This article introduces efficient workflows using batch processing to dramatically reduce your resizing time.

Workflow Overview

Traditional Workflow (The Problem)

Shoot/Create
    ↓
RAW Processing/Editing (Lightroom/Photoshop)
    ↓
Export for web (2000px long edge)
    ↓
Export for SNS (1080×1350)
    ↓
Export thumbnails (400×400)
    ↓
Export for client (full size)
    ↓
...repeat

⏰ Resizing alone takes 30 minutes to 1 hour

Manually exporting each size means endless cycles of changing settings, exporting, and checking.

Improved Workflow

Shoot/Create
    ↓
RAW Processing/Editing (Lightroom/Photoshop)
    ↓
Export at highest quality once
    ↓
Batch convert all sizes with DockBuddy Resizer

⏰ Resizing completed in 3 minutes

Hundreds of images can be converted to all sizes in seconds with drag and drop.

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Detailed Workflows by Scenario

Scenario 1: Client Deliverables

Client deliverables often require multiple sizes for different uses.

Common Deliverable Requirements

DockBuddy Workflow

1. Export at highest quality from Lightroom (5000px+ long edge)
2. Drag & drop into DockBuddy Resizer
3. Select "Client Deliverable Set" custom preset
4. All sizes output in seconds

Time Savings

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Scenario 2: Batch SNS Posting Prep

Social media management requires different optimal sizes for each platform.

2025 SNS Image Size Guide

Practical Techniques

Generate all SNS versions from one master image

1. Prepare a high-resolution master (3000px+ long edge recommended)
2. Drop into DockBuddy Resizer
3. Select SNS presets
4. Instagram, X, Facebook versions output at once

The power of batch processing: Converting a week's worth of posts (20 images) to all SNS formats takes just seconds.

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Scenario 3: Portfolio Website Images

Portfolio sites require images in multiple display sizes.

Required Sizes Example

Platform Recommendations

• Squarespace: 2500px long edge recommended
• Wix: 1920px width recommended
• WordPress: Varies by theme (1200-2000px)

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Scenario 4: E-commerce Product Images

E-commerce requires different image specifications for each marketplace.

Marketplace Image Requirements

Efficient Multi-Angle Processing

Example: 5 angles × 100 products = 500 images

Traditional method: Manual resize for each marketplace → Several hours

With DockBuddy:

1. Select all images and drag & drop
2. Apply each marketplace preset
3. All marketplace images ready in minutes

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Integration with Existing Tools

Lightroom Workflow

The most efficient workflow for Lightroom users:

1. Edit in Lightroom

   • RAW processing, color grading, retouching

2. Export at highest quality

   • Export settings: JPEG 100%, 5000px long edge
   • This becomes your "master"

3. Convert to each size with DockBuddy Resizer

   • Drop the exported folder into DockBuddy
   • Generate all needed sizes at once

Benefit: You only need ONE Lightroom export preset. No need to create multiple presets for different sizes.

Photoshop Workflow

1. Edit and retouch in Photoshop
2. "Save for Web" at high quality
3. Convert to each size with DockBuddy Resizer

Photoshop Actions are complex and require creating different actions for each size—DockBuddy eliminates that hassle.

Capture One / Affinity Photo

The same workflow applies: export at highest quality → convert to all sizes with DockBuddy.

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Using Custom Presets

DockBuddy Resizer lets you save frequently used size settings as presets.

Recommended Preset Examples

"Wedding Deliverable Set"

• Web: 2000px long edge, JPEG 90%
• Print: 4000px long edge, JPEG 100%
• SNS: 1080×1350
• Thumbnails: 400×400

"E-commerce Product Set"

• Amazon: 2000×2000
• Shopify: 2048×2048
• eBay: 1600×1600

"All SNS Platforms"

• Instagram Post: 1080×1350
• Instagram Story: 1080×1920
• X Post: 1200×675
• Facebook Post: 1200×630

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Time Savings Calculation

Let's calculate the actual time savings.

Weekly/Monthly Time Reduction

Cost Calculation

At $75/hour:

• Monthly savings: 24 hours × $75 = $1,800 value
• Annual savings: 288 hours × $75 = $21,600 value

DockBuddy Resizer costs $9.99 one-time. ROI in the first hour.

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Workflow Best Practices

1. Keep Master Images at High Resolution

Always save originals at maximum resolution. You can downsize later, but upsizing degrades quality.

2. Standardize Naming Conventions

DockBuddy can automatically append size info to output filenames, making it clear which size each file is.

3. Establish Folder Structure

project-name/
├── masters/          # Master images
├── web/              # Web use
├── sns/              # SNS use
│   ├── instagram/
│   ├── twitter/
│   └── facebook/
└── thumbnails/       # Thumbnails

4. Create Presets per Project

Create presets for each client or use case—future projects become even faster.

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Summary

Image resizing is unavoidable for creatives, but batch processing dramatically reduces the time spent.

• Export at high quality from Lightroom/Photoshop
• Batch convert with DockBuddy Resizer

This simple workflow saves 24+ hours per month.

Process hundreds of images in seconds with DockBuddy Resizer and reclaim time for creative work.

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