sizing photos - PhotoCamel

Karen Skelly · 01-21-2009

I'm sure I could run some tests, but if someone has done this already I figure I don't need to reinvent the wheel. I'm thinking about discontinuing selling 4x6 prints, but until I do, does anyone know the proper sizing in ppi (resolution) and the size in pixels to set for a 4x6 & 5x7 so people can't scan and make larger prints. I've had some people just order a 4x6 of each proof and I think that's probably what they are doing.

Thanks, Karen

swanseamale47 · 01-22-2009

This is a tricky one, if you make the pic too low res it's going to look rubbish, if you make it half decent they will be able to scan it and probably get a fair print off that. About the only real advise I'd give is to put your name/logo on the front of print (might put off a copyshop) and point out the copyright issues with every order, (put it on the form somewhere maybe) textured paper can make it harder to copy as well.
At the end of the day if somebody really want's to copy a pic they will. Wayne

Padre · 01-22-2009

Mpix recommends 180 for 4 x 6 and 5 x 7. Results look fine to me.

01-21-2009	#1 (permalink)
Karen Skelly Alpaca Location: Rifle CO Posts: 29 CamelKarma: 110 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	sizing photos I'm sure I could run some tests, but if someone has done this already I figure I don't need to reinvent the wheel. I'm thinking about discontinuing selling 4x6 prints, but until I do, does anyone know the proper sizing in ppi (resolution) and the size in pixels to set for a 4x6 & 5x7 so people can't scan and make larger prints. I've had some people just order a 4x6 of each proof and I think that's probably what they are doing. Thanks, Karen __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

01-22-2009	#2 (permalink)
swanseamale47 Vicuna Location: South Wales UK Posts: 52 CamelKarma: 34 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: sizing photos This is a tricky one, if you make the pic too low res it's going to look rubbish, if you make it half decent they will be able to scan it and probably get a fair print off that. About the only real advise I'd give is to put your name/logo on the front of print (might put off a copyshop) and point out the copyright issues with every order, (put it on the form somewhere maybe) textured paper can make it harder to copy as well. At the end of the day if somebody really want's to copy a pic they will. Wayne

01-22-2009	#3 (permalink)
Padre Photocamel Master Location: Memphis, TN. Posts: 6,033 CamelKarma: 4228 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: sizing photos Mpix recommends 180 for 4 x 6 and 5 x 7. Results look fine to me. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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