What Resolution Should My Images Be for High-Quality Print?

When preparing images for print, the resolution is crucial to ensure your designs come out sharp and clear. The standard rule for high-quality print is to use images with a resolution of 300 DPI (dots per inch). This ensures crisp details and vibrant colors, even for larger prints like brochure, business cards, or posters.

Images with a lower resolution, such as 72 DPI, may look fine on screens but will appear pixelated or blurry when printed. For smaller prints, like business cards, 300 DPI at the actual print size is ideal. For larger formats like banners or posters, you may be able to use images with a lower DPI (around 150), but higher resolution images are still preferred for optimal quality.

Always check the image size in relation to the print size. Enlarging an image can lower its DPI and affect quality.

At Brochure King, we recommend using 300 DPI images for all print materials to guarantee professional, high-quality results.

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SOURCE

• https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1c0q33x/print_size_resolution_how_to_choose_what_is_best/
• https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ideal-size-for-an-image-before-it-is-printed
• https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/large-format-printing-best-practices/m-p/8569135
• https://committee.iso.org/files/live/sites/tc130/files/Resources/Guidelines%20for%20using%20print%20production%20standards%20v2%20Jan%202024.pdf
• https://www.printindustry.com/Newsletters/Newsletter-189.aspx