# Is it really true that exporting hi resolution images only upscales the export (same crappy image, just more pixels)

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**Category:** SketchUp\
**Tags:** 2d, imagery, export\
**Created:** [April 26, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-it-really-true-that-exporting-hi-resolution-images-only-upscales-the-export-same-crappy-image-just-more-pixels/24230 "2016-04-26T19:17:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![Wade](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/wade/32/14832_2.png) [@Wade](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Wade)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-it-really-true-that-exporting-hi-resolution-images-only-upscales-the-export-same-crappy-image-just-more-pixels/24230/2 "2016-04-26T20:02:21Z")

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For controlling the aspect ratio you can try this extension.

> [@Help with 2d Graphic Export for Postcard mailer](http://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-2d-graphic-export-for-postcard-mailer/13845/11):
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> You’ll find Christina’s simple viewport plugin quite helpful in achieving the aspect ratio you want. [Eneroth Viewport Resizer](http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/eneroth-viewport-resizer) — Extension Warehouse

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