Expert: LizaL - 3/31/2005

Question
I recently recieved some graphics that were built in 72 dpi.  My photoshop templates are set up for 300 dpi to match my printer. Of course when i drag the image onto the template it's not big enough so I have to resize it or change the resolution.

The lady who designed these graphics said I could tell photoshop to open the file in the correct resolution Instead of having to change it after the file is open. I have tried to figure this out but can't find a way.

Is it possible for me to do this or would she need to change the original file size?

Thank you for any assistance you can provide me.

Paul

Answer
Hi Paul,

You're right. As far as I know, you can't change an image's resolution until you open it. There's just no way for a software program to be able to discern information like that until, and unless, it actually reads the document.

What she might have been thinking is that you can change an image's color profile when you open it, so the color profile will match your working environment in Photoshop. And of course you can create a new Photoshop document to have a certain resolution.

But she needs to change the original file size in order for it to match your template.

Hope this helps!

Lisa