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Lights, camera, print! Let’s make sure your precious memories shine bright on any print size you choose. Here’s a simple guide to selecting the right file requirements and sizes to make your pictures come alive.
What Do You Need to Know?
Before we jump in, let’s brush up on some important terms that will help you understand the chart better:
- Print Size: The dimensions of the actual printed image.
- PPI (Pixels Per Inch): The number of pixels in an inch of the image. The more pixels, the sharper your picture!
- Pixel Dimension: This is the total pixel count in your image. It’s like the DNA of your image’s resolution.
File Requirements & Sizes
Let’s check out the magic numbers that will help your memories look their best on print. Here’s an easy-to-follow chart:
| Print Size (inches) | Minimum Pixels (150ppi) | Preferred Pixels (300ppi) |
|---|---|---|
| 4×4 | 600×600 | 1200×1200 |
| 5×7 | 750×1050 | 1500×2100 |
| 8×10 | 1200×1500 | 2400×3000 |
| 11×14 | 1650×2100 | 3300×4200 |
| 16×20 | 2400×3000 | 4800×6000 |
| 20×24 | 3000×3600 | 6000×7200 |
| 24×36 | 3600×5400 | 7200×10800 |
| 30×40 | 4500×6000 | 9000×12000 |
| 40×60 | 6000×9000 | 12000×18000 |
Make Your Images Sing!
Remember, the RGB color mode and the Adobe RGB color profile should be your go-to choices. Also, JPEG is your friend. It’s easy to use, compatible with our system, and gets the job done. Just a heads-up – JPEG does compromise on some image quality during compression, so always keep an uncompressed version handy.
