Source Suggestions for Prints
Snapshots
Glossy prints work best. Scan your own and just send the file
for fastest service. Or mail the photo & we'll scan it (we'll
mail it back with your order, but please don't send us anything irreplaceable
in case of loss or damage in mailing!). We suggest you submit
most photos at 150 to 300 pixels per inch. For more information,
see the scanning table. See important
discussion of limitations of digital cameras.
The
preferred file
format is
JPEG (.jpg) with "normal" compression. For more photo
ideas see our best-of page.
Art & Artifacts
If your art will fit in your scanner, you can make very high quality
prints of it! It also works pretty well to take a photo of it and
scan the photo. This even works for things that aren't flat!
Image Files
Files from digital cameras or
computer-generated
graphics will work. To figure how large you can print
a given file size, see the image size recommendations
table. The
preferred
file format is
JPEG (.jpg) with "normal" compression. For computer-generated
graphics with areas of solid color (e.g. charts) you may also send us a
GIF (.gif) file. For images, GIF's may lose color resolution, and
are usually too large to send through e-mail. We can accept very
large files, but contact us first and we'll provide special procedures.
Presentation, Document or Vector Graphics Files
If you want to print PowerPoint(TM)
charts or similar material that fit straightforwardly in one of our standard
sizes, we can do this for you. If you require business class services,
such as large quantities (more than 2 or 3), expedited service, overnight
delivery, color proof sheets, special margins, special paper, etc. then
please contact us with a description of your
requirements so we can evaluate your needs and quote the correct price
for your service. Also, please contact us before sending vector graphics
files (e.g. metafiles, .wmf, etc.) to see if we can handle your format.
NOTE: Satisfaction guarantee applies only to
single-print consumer orders! Businesses are expected to try out
our service and determine suitability before ordering larger quantities
of prints. Thank you!
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