Photoshop Hints and Requirements

How do I create artwork at 300 dpi?

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Be sure that the final resolution of your image is 300 pixels per inch. This is done using PHOTOSHOP. You can verify the settings by selecting IMAGE, then IMAGE SIZE.

How do I create artwork at the final imprint size?

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Be sure that the final resolution of your image is 300 pixels per inch, and the final size of your images is correct in both height and width. This is done using PHOTOSHOP. You can verify the settings by selecting IMAGE, then IMAGE SIZE.

I have a 72 dpi image. Can I change it into a 300 dpi image?

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Re-sampling or increasing resolution from its original size will not effectively work for printing. Doing so will cause the image to appear pixilated.

My 72 dpi image looks great on my computer monitor. How will it look when printed?

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The above sample appears correctly on a computer screen, yet when printed at its actual size (below) it appears fuzzy. This is due to incorrect size settings. This can be corrected by resizing the artwork to its final size and correct resolution. It may be necessary to us a VECTOR art program. The image below has been resized.

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