Reduce image size using Radical Image Optimize Tool (RIOT)

RIOT can compress images to reduce their size while maintaining image quality and adjusting various image elements. This article from TipsMake will guide you on how to reduce image size using the Radical Image Optimize Tool (RIOT) software. Let's follow along!

Guide to reducing image size using RIOT

Step 1 : Download and install the software:

You can download the latest version of Radical Image Optimizer ( RIOT ) here.

- Installation: Quite simple, just follow the instructions.

Step 2 : Select File from the menu --> select Open , then select the image whose size you want to adjust.

Step 3 : On the interface, there is a Quality adjustment option: Drag it left or right to adjust the image size as desired (or use Compress to Size : Enter the specific amount you want to reduce and then press OK) . The result will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

- You can rotate the image in various directions, zoom in and out, and choose the file format you want to save it in, such as JPEG , PNG , or GIF, by clicking on the icons in the toolbar.

- In the Metadata column : For information about the original image such as date, camera type, etc., uncheck the options and then click  OK .

- The Image  Adjustment column includes the following options:

+ Contrast

Brightness​

+ Gamma (Color Correction).

Step 4 : Click the  Save button  from the software menu to save the result. By default, the edited image file will be saved over the original image file. A dialog box will appear asking if you want to overwrite the original file. Click Yes to overwrite or click  No , then choose a save location and give the file a new name or keep the old image name.

Radical Image Optimizer (RIOT) is an effective and indispensable tool for optimizing image size, especially since the software is easy to use with simple operations as described above. Additionally, you can refer to and use other image resizing software available in TipsMake.