Print Preparation: Getting Images Ready for Printing

Prepare digital images for professional printing: resize, format conversion, color management, and PDF creation.

Prepare Images for Professional Printing

Digital images need specific preparation for quality printing.

Use **Image Resizer** to ensure proper dimensions:

**300 DPI minimum** for photo printing

**150 DPI** for large format (posters, banners)

**72 DPI** is web-only — too low for print

Use **Format Converter** to choose the right format:

**PNG**: Lossless quality, best for graphics with text

**JPEG**: Photographs, use maximum quality (95%+)

Avoid WebP for print — limited support in print software

Use **Color Palette Extractor** to verify your dominant colors. Note that screen colors (RGB) may look different in print (CMYK).

Use **Image to PDF** with appropriate settings:

A4/Letter for documents

Custom dimensions for special formats

Generous margins (15-20mm) for professional printing

[ ] Images at 300 DPI or higher

[ ] No visible compression artifacts

[ ] Colors verified on multiple screens

[ ] Correct page dimensions set

[ ] Margins account for bleed area