Expert: Huma Riaz - 11/28/2007

Question
Hello,

I have created a photo card (5x7) on ps consisting of several layers of different jpeg images.  The finished product looks beautiful on ps but when I upload it to have it printed (Costco photo site) it tells me the resolution is too small.  How do I fix this problem.  I have messed around with several different things to attempt to solve the problem but nothing is working. I read somewhere that it may have something to do with the jpeg images getting condensed.  Any information you have for me is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tracey

Answer
The reason is, for print we follow different resolution and for screen it is different, if your resolution is 72DPI in image size (Crtl + Alt + I) it means the the output will not be a quality one on the required size  (5x7). (72 is the screen resolution, for example,  for emailing purpose)


You may have to create another file with the higher resolution image (i.e. 150DPI with the size of 5x7". ) i know this is frsutrating but to acheive  good quality image you may have to follow this.


Feel free to ask anything further


Huma Riaz
Location: Karachi-Pakistan