Image resolution (II)

Hi again,

I was very happy to get all these answers to my question about image resolution for printing.

If I understood everything I think it should be ok to have a 300ppi image and get it printed to the shop.

But I would like to answer to some persons, because maybe I did not make myself clear (sorry for that, I am french..)

I know that my image will be smaller. No problem.

I have a Minolta E323, which resolution is 3.2 Mp. When making photos, I use 2048x1536 for the image width. I thought it was a pretty high resolution. When I open the photos whith photoshop, as I said, it's 72ppi and the image size is 28.44 x 21.33 inches, which is pretty big.

To "transform" the image, here is what I do:

CTRL+A, CTRL+C and then new file, I choose 300ppi and then I paste the image. Then I get a 6.82 x 5.12 inches image, which could be OK to print, don't you think?

I would like to know if I am doing it right. And doing that, will my photo will be ok when printed in a store?

Thanks again.

V. Desjardins wrote:

I have a Minolta E323, which resolution is 3.2 Mp. When making photos, I use 2048x1536 for the image width. I thought it was a pretty high resolution. When I open the photos whith photoshop, as I said, it's 72ppi and the image size is 28.44 x 21.33 inches, which is pretty big.

To "transform" the image, here is what I do:

CTRL+A, CTRL+C and then new file, I choose 300ppi and then I paste the image. Then I get a 6.82 x 5.12 inches image, which could be OK to print, don't you think?

You do not have to do that copy and paste. Just go to 'Image Size' and change the 72 pixels per inch to 300 pixels per inch. Do NOT check 'Resample Image" button at the bottom of the dialog. Click 'OK'. That's all.

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"V. Desjardins" wrote:

I have a Minolta E323, which resolution is 3.2 Mp. When making photos, I use 2048x1536 for the image width. I thought it was a pretty high resolution. When I open the photos whith photoshop, as I said, it's 72ppi and the image size is 28.44 x 21.33 inches, which is pretty big.

To "transform" the image, here is what I do:

CTRL+A, CTRL+C and then new file, I choose 300ppi and then I paste the image. Then I get a 6.82 x 5.12 inches image, which could be OK to print, don't you think?

There is an easier way.

Use the Image Size command. Turn *OFF* "Resample Image" and set your resolution to 300 pixels per inch. This will reduce the print dimensions of the image.

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