Different output in active directory import pictures

I need to import pictures in active directory. I am aware of the steps to do this and I have religiously followed the steps given and the options presented. I have also used gui methods to shrink the size of the image I am to upload. The problem is that when I upload the picture, the way it is presented in the active directory is different from the original picture. It is way smaller and cropped as compared to the original. Am I missing something with active directory import pictures rule?
