I have been trying to figure out the easiest way for people to batch rename and resize images without having to learn convoluted processes to accomplish what should be a relatively simple process.

Microsoft PowerToys has an Image Resizer that allows you to simply select one or more images and then Right Click > Resize.  Bydefault, the program will even create copies so as to not mess with the originals!  How awesome!

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Combine this with my favorite batch image renaming application Namexif and you’re good to go.

Also,  I just found out this little pearl of wisdom about native Windows Image Renaming