1. Image Resolution
Image resolution is how many dots per inch make up an
image. Computers and printers display images by
reproducing colours one dot at a time. Pixels on your
monitors (TV screens, phones, cameras etc) can vary,
and may not be the best suited for your printed material.
Computers display images at 72 dpi (dots per inch).
Professionally printed material require a much higher
Low Res
(quantity) quality of 300 dpi or greater.
72 dpi
At first glance you may not notice the difference The inset further emphasizes the difference.
between the two photos. If you look closely at The bee is very fuzzy on the low resolution
the edges of the petals in the top photo, they are photo and more detail is visible in the high
fuzzy and not clearly defined as they are in the resolution photo.
bottom photo.
It is important to know, the average image downloaded
from the internet is 72 dpi and is too low of quality (low
resolution) to be reproduced on printed material. Im-
ages at 72 dpi will end up very fuzzy and lack clarity.
If you are in doubt about your images contact your
printer for assistance.
160 Whiting St., Ingersoll Phone: 519-485-5248 High Res
Fax: 519-485-4023 Email sales@universalprint.ca 300 dpi
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