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IMAGE FILE SPECIFICATIONS

WHAT FILE FORMATS AND IMAGE SIZES CAN I USE?

FILE SIZE:

The maximum file size of an uploaded image is 100 MB

PREPARING YOUR FILES:

  • We support JPG, TIFF, and PNG images, but recommend using JPG where possible.
  • 8-bit RGB files only.To make sure your image file is in RGB, check the file info or image settings in your image editing program.

  • Additionally, for optimum expected results make sure that your image file has an embedded Adobe RGB or sRGB color space profile. If an uploaded image doesn't have an embedded profile, a standard sRGB profile will be added to the image in order to normalize it.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR EACH IMAGE FORMAT:

JPG images:

  • 8 bits per channel
  • Baseline Standard Encoding

PNG images:

  • 8 bits per channel
  • Avoid alpha channels if possible.

TIFF images:

  • 8 bits per channel
  • No alpha channels

  • No layers

  • Pixel Order: Interleaved

  • Image Compression: LZW

  • Saved as RGB only, not CMYK.

RECOMMENDED IMAGE RESOLUTION :

For best print quality, please upload high-resolution images. Your image should be saved at a minimum of 200 PPI (pixels per inch) for your target print size. For larger print sizes, a higher image resolution is suggested.  Your images will be printed at between 72PPI and 300PPI, depending on the resolution of your image and the target size of your print. This is regardless of the PPI value of your image as uploaded. Images which would be printed at more than 300PPI will be scaled down to 300PPI, as this is the maximum level of detail at which it is possible to print your images.

Print Size
Recommended Minimum Resolution (200PPI)
Best Resolution (300PPI)
5x7
1000x1400
1500x2100
8x10
1600x2000
2400x3000
10x12
2000x2400
3000x3600
12x15
2400x3000
3600x4500
16x20
3200x4000
4800x6000
20x24
4000x4800
6000x7200
30x40
6000x8000
9000x12000

NAMING YOUR IMAGES :

You should only use normal characters (letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, underscore, and dash) when naming your images. Any special characters in your image names will require your files to be renamed before they enter production, which can increase production time of your order.

Pro TiP regarding Print Media Selection

 The choice of what material or substrate you print on and the surface texture can impact the color and feel of the final print. In general, smooth and glossy finishes will emphasize any imperfections in an image while matte and textured finishes are more forgiving in that regard. The substrates used for smooth and glossy finishes tend to offer richer colors and deeper blacks. They also lend themselves to a more contemporary feel for the piece.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WHAT TYPES OF IMAGES TEND TO WORK WELL WITH WHICH TYPE OF MEDIA:

PHOTO PAPER:

 Matte or Luster

  • General purpose

Glossy or Metallic

  • High color and/or high contrast images

  • Reflections

  • Images should be sharp, flaws will be more noticeable

FINE ART / WATERCOLOR PAPER (COULD BE SMOOTH OR TEXTURED):

  • Soft toned images, colors may not be as vivid as other media options
  • Non-traditional, painterly images

  • Texture can hide some lack of image sharpness

  • Beware, it can be difficult to get rich blacks

METAL (ALUMINUM SHEET) PRINTS OR ACRYLIC PRINTS:

  • High color and/or high contrast images

  • Reflections

  • Images should be sharp, flaws will be more noticeable

CANVAS:

  • Images with a texture component
  • Non-traditional, painterly images

  • Colors may not be as vivid as other media options

  • Texture can hide some lack of image sharpness

  • Beware, shadow areas can get “blocked up” producing dark areas without good definition

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