Knowing Resolution

Knowing how image resolution works can make large format digital printing a breeze. Digital artwork is made up of tiny dots of color, called pixels. The more pixels per printed inch the sharper and more detailed the image is. Most image resolutions are measured in Dots per inch (DPI). Resolution settings can be found on computer monitors, printing equipment, digital artwork files (such as JPEG, TIF, and PSD), as well as the printed product.

Large Format Resolutions

Ideally, your digital file containing artwork should be set to us at the finished size for the print that you selected in your order. At full size, your digital image should be between 100 and 150 DPI (Dots Per Inch) in resolution or higher. At this resolution, you can be sure that any of the pixels in the digital image are much too small to be seen on the final print. A low resolution image or print will appear grainy, rough, or pixilated.

Beware of Low Resolution Images

The logo from your corporate website, your business card layout in a JPEG format, clipart... These are examples of low resolution images, that need to be enlarged to fit the size of your large format print. From time to time we are able to enlarge an image to fit your print, but only when the resolution of the smaller image is high enough. If you right click a file and press properties then go into the details tab you could see the images Demensions (in pixels) and your resolution which is your dpi.