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Resizing captured desktop and application screenshots

I use PrintScreen and Alt+PrintScreen to capture desktop and active applications in Windows. I then paste and resize it in a free editor. But the quality of resized images is not that good. What would be the best solution to this problem in terms of using a free photo editor or a tool?
Thanks
P.S. I know it must have something with the DPI and the software used.

Randy Downs

If you have lots of images you will want one that does batch jobs.

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Shabla

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I am concerned more with the quality of resized images than the automation. Plus, this is not the free tool, it's :"Free for Home Users" which I am not.
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Shabla

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Looks like no easy / free solution to this :) Looks like I'll need to buy the Photoshop after all. Anyway, I will accept your latest answer.
Thanks.