PhotoResizer for iPhoto DVD: Easy Image Compression Guide

Using a batch photo resizer program (like iResize for Mac, PhotoResizer, or iPhoto’s built-in export tool) is an excellent way to compress massive iPhoto libraries so they can fit onto standard 4.7 GB DVDs. This workflow shrinks down physical pixel dimensions and compresses file weight, allowing you to maximize storage space. Step 1: Export Your Photos from iPhoto

Because iPhoto packages everything into a single “iPhoto Library” file, you cannot easily resize photos from inside the library structure using third-party tools. You must extract them first. Open iPhoto (or the updated Photos app).

Select the folder, album, or specific events you want to back up. Click File > Export in the top menu bar.

Set the Kind to JPEG, choose your preferred quality, and click Export.

Save these files into a new temporary desktop folder named “Original Photos”. Step 2: Batch Resize Your Images

To fit thousands of photos on a DVD, you want to drop their resolution down to an optimal size (e.g., 1600×1200 or 1920×1080). If using a standalone utility app: How to Backup iPhotos to DVD? – PicBackMan