Resize Image in Illustrator: 4 Methods (2025 Guide) Resizing in Illustrator is not the same as resizing in Photoshop. Photoshop works with pixels — you change the pixel grid and the image resamples. Illustrator is a vector editor that treats placed raster images as objects on an artboard. That difference changes how every resize method behaves and what quality you can expect. This guide covers all four ways to resize image in Illustrator 2025 (v29.x): the Scale Tool, Free Transform, Transform panel, and Properties panel. You will also learn how linked and embedded images behave differently during scaling. Need to resize a raster image to exact pixel dimensions before placing it in Illustrator? Pixotter's resize tool handles it in your browser — no install, no upload to a server. Vector vs. Raster: The Core Rule Before picking a resize method, understand what you are resizing: Vector objects (paths, shapes, text) are defined by math. Scale them 10x or 0.1x — they stay sharp. No pixels, no quality ceiling.…