2. Using Images

Using Photos From Digital Cameras

Shots from digital cameras generally should be taken at the highest resolution offered. A rough conversion from pixels to dpi is to divide the camera specs (840x1120) by the desired dpi (300). This will give you the physical size of the picture on your paper. From the above example, a 300 dpi digital image which was taken at an 840x1120 setting would give you a physical size of 2.8"x3.8" on your paper. If the picture is to be reduced, you can take your photos at a lower resolution. Please check your owners manual for individual model specs as there are to many types of digital cameras on the market for expresscopy.com to advise you in this area.

Using Scanned Images

Scanned images should always be scanned at real size (3"x5") between 200 and 300 dpi. If you will be enlarging your photo, you should scan closer to 300 dpi. If your photo will be reduced, scan at 200 dpi. If possible, choose CMYK color mode and either .tif or .jpg for file type. Bitmap (.bmp) and GIF (.gif) files should not be used in documents that you are sending to be printed at expresscopy.com. Images downloaded from websites are not appropriate for high resolution output. Your monitor presentation does not equate directly with printed output.

Printing Photos in Black and White

If you are going to be printing a color picture in black and white, make sure your photos are scanned or converted into black and white images. If you embed color images in your document that is to be printed in black and white, the output will be very dark. If you are sending a file that is intended to have black and white photos, please add a memo in the notes section of the online order form. State all details that pertain to your order. If a note is not added and your file should be incorrect, expresscopy.com cannot be held liable.

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