Giclee: Allpconline Company Blog
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Uploading images for giclee
About half of the files we receive for giclee are not fit to print. Here are a few reasons:
-Wrong format (We only accept Scitex, Tiff, PSD and Jpeg)
-Resolution is too low. We need at least 150 PPI for canvas giclee and 200 for paper. Any lower resolution may be printable but results will vary. The formula on resolution is 150 or 200 PPI at the size you need printed. Do not assume (like some other print shops tell you) that a low resolution image can be blown up by their "special" software and look good. There is no special software and they have are the same we have. It is possible to interpolate images up to a certain extent but we need to see the files and assess feasibilty.
-Highlights and shadow clipping or low contrast. Please check levels in Photoshop to make sure you have a good histogram. If unsure, e-mail us aor call us.
- Wrong proportions: if you upload a 16X20 and want a 30X40 the proportions are not the same. This is a very common problem we see.
Please read throughout the site for many hints and instruction regarding soft proofing and preparing files for giclee printing.
-Wrong format (We only accept Scitex, Tiff, PSD and Jpeg)
-Resolution is too low. We need at least 150 PPI for canvas giclee and 200 for paper. Any lower resolution may be printable but results will vary. The formula on resolution is 150 or 200 PPI at the size you need printed. Do not assume (like some other print shops tell you) that a low resolution image can be blown up by their "special" software and look good. There is no special software and they have are the same we have. It is possible to interpolate images up to a certain extent but we need to see the files and assess feasibilty.
-Highlights and shadow clipping or low contrast. Please check levels in Photoshop to make sure you have a good histogram. If unsure, e-mail us aor call us.
- Wrong proportions: if you upload a 16X20 and want a 30X40 the proportions are not the same. This is a very common problem we see.
Please read throughout the site for many hints and instruction regarding soft proofing and preparing files for giclee printing.
