Online photo printing is the latest way to turn images from your desktop pc, laptop or digital camera onto real photo paper . Whether you are just an occasional snapper or you require professional photo printing services there are companies out there who are able to take your order online which most of us find a much more convenient way to get our images printed. However, there are a few things to take into consideration before making your order which will ensure that you receive the highest quality prints.

Image resolution is the first major consideration. If you upload low resolution images to your chosen online printing company, you will not receive very good quality prints. As a general rule if you have taken the image on a digital camera it is best not to alter the resolution that you have taken it in. Most commercial printing equipment prints at 300 dpi and most modern cameras shoot at a resolution suitable to make high quality prints at very large sizes.

You must also think about image cropping. It is important to ensure that the print size you order is appropriate for the format that the image has been shot in otherwise you risk receiving prints with a little bit of cropping. For example if your camera shoots 4:3 ratio images then it is better to choose 6”x4.5” prints, or if it shoots the 3:2 ratio then 6”x4” is better. There is plenty of information about this issue available online.

Monitor  calibration is also another major consideration, especially if you are a professional photographer to whom it is vital to receive top quality photo prints. Although the prints you receive can never exactly match what you get on your screen due to the difference in how your eyes view an on-screen image and printed matter, you will get very close if your monitor is calibrated properly. There are many helpful resources to help you with this available online.

Last but not least, it is a good idea to get some sample prints done first before you make a large digital photo order or order poster prints. This way you spend a small amount of money to test the print quality before committing to a more expensive order.

I hope you found this guide useful and good luck to you all!


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