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In Linux, there isn’t a way to actually resize an existing partition. One should delete the partition and re-create a new partition again with the required size in the same position.
How do I resize a partition in Linux?
To resize a partition:
- Select an unmounted partition. See the section called “Selecting a Partition”.
- Choose: Partition → Resize/Move. The application displays the Resize/Move /path-to-partition dialog.
- Adjust the size of the partition. …
- Specify the alignment of the partition. …
- Click Resize/Move.
How do I resize a main partition?
In the Disk Management screen, just right-click on the partition that you want to shrink, and select “Extend Volume” from the menu. On this screen, you can specify the amount that you want to increase the partition by.
