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About Photo Reprint Digital File

All scans are created using an Epson Expression 10000 XL flatbed scanner or Nikon D2X camera.

Which file size should I select?

Minimum quality image:
  • 1500 pixel file size
  • Best for Internet publishing, reports, and presentations
  • It will be scaled to an output of 150 ppi at 10 inches on the long dimension of the original document or photograph.

Medium quality image
  • 3000 pixel file size
  • Best for most publishing and small enlargements for display
  • It will be scaled to an output of 300 ppi at 10 inches on the long dimension of the original document or photograph. 

Good quality image
  • 6000 pixel file size
  • Best for high end publishing and quality enlargements for display
  • It will be scaled to an output of 600 ppi at 10 inches on the long dimension of the original document or photograph.

Maximum quality image
  • 12000 pixel file size
  • Best for enlarging the image for exhibit, very large display, and murals
  • It will be scaled to an output of 1200 ppi at 10 inches on the long dimension of the original document or photograph

 

 

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