How to Obtain a Higher Quality Image
How can I tell if my image is good?
One way to see the quality of your image is to open it in an image viewer. Zoom in on the image to 100%, or enlarge it a great deal, and see if the image is very grain. This is a good indication of a poor quality image. In general, it is good practice to find the highest quality image you can.
What if my image was created using design software?
A vector based EPS file is the best option. If the image was created by a graphic designer, they may be able to provide you with that. If a vector file is not available, other files, such as JPEGs, can work well, but need to have been originally created at a high resolution. If you don't have access to a high resolution file, our graphic designers can recreate your image as a vector file and provide you with that for future printing.
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What if my image is a photograph?
Most digital cameras can produce a file that will work well for printing. If the image has been downloaded from a website, cropped or altered, that will often decrease the quality. If you can send the original camera file, it is likely to be of sufficient resolution, and we'd be happy to crop it for you if requested.
What if I'm attempting to find images on the internet?
Many images online are low resolution and are not intended for printing. However, one way to filter for higher quality images is by going to the image section within the Google search engine. You would search for the item, and then click on "Show Options" and then on the left hand side choose "Large" or "Medium." We do offer a wide variety of clip art in our design tool as well. If you're unable to locate an appropriate image, we do offer assistance with sourcing stock images. Contact us for a quote at 1-855-239-4536.
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Graphics Guidelines
File Specifications
- Accepted File Formats: .eps, .jpg, .tif, .bmp, .gif and .png
- File Size Limit: 20mb
- Color Mode: RGB
- Image Resolution: 300dpi (dots per inch)
Quick and Easy tips for print ready files
- 1. Create all files at print size.
- 2. Do not include registration or crop marks in final file.
- 3. Outline all fonts and embed all images (vector based files only).
- 4. Expand all gradients and effects (vector based files only).
- 5. Create all designs with highest resolution images possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Vector image?
A file, such as a logo, created using paths that can be scaled up and down without a loss in resolution.
What is a Raster image?
A digital image composed of individual pixels.