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Source File/Print Suggestions: Part 1: Compressed Files
We've had a few questions/inquiries about prints, and wanted to start providing some guidelines/FAQs. These will likely be irregular features as we find common questions (aka FAQ!) or similar.
Here we have a close-up of an image done by
Tenaflux for 
Kwikdog
On the left is an enlargement of an uncompressed file to 400%. Notice the similar level of detail, smooth shading, clean lines, and most importantly the lack of noise.
On the right is a 400% enlargement of a file that has been compressed (aka a jpeg). In the small 'original' sizes, the compression is barely noticeable if at all. However when enlarged, you get a lot of noise, dirty lines, etc.
(A couple of technical notes: the original, uncompressed file was saved as a jpeg at level 8 for the purposes of this demonstration)
What does this mean?
When considering what you want your print to look like, consider the source file. If it needs to be enlarged, it will generally be better to do the enlargement using an uncompressed format. A good suggestion (if using Photoshop, though I am sure most software has the option) is to use the 'Actual Pixels' or 'Print Size' view and see how it looks after you scale it to the size of print you want. Smooth, sharp lines? Excellent, you are good to go!
This does NOT mean we can't print beautiful images from JPGs. We've done it! ;) However it does mean that we will generally print a JPG 'as is'.
tl;dr Summary
If you have a print you would like done, the preference is for you to send us an uncompressed file at the highest resolution possible. This makes for the easiest and smoothest way that we can provide you with the best quality print. If possible, when commissioning art that you would like to have printed, (politely) let the artist know your plan and request an uncompressed file.
With that said, if all you have is a jpg, there is a lot that can be done to help get it ready, and within reason we are willing to provide that.
(If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to drop us a line.)
(The FA pages for the original artwork can be found at the following locations:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4397441/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4397820/)
Here we have a close-up of an image done by
Tenaflux for 
KwikdogOn the left is an enlargement of an uncompressed file to 400%. Notice the similar level of detail, smooth shading, clean lines, and most importantly the lack of noise.
On the right is a 400% enlargement of a file that has been compressed (aka a jpeg). In the small 'original' sizes, the compression is barely noticeable if at all. However when enlarged, you get a lot of noise, dirty lines, etc.
(A couple of technical notes: the original, uncompressed file was saved as a jpeg at level 8 for the purposes of this demonstration)
What does this mean?
When considering what you want your print to look like, consider the source file. If it needs to be enlarged, it will generally be better to do the enlargement using an uncompressed format. A good suggestion (if using Photoshop, though I am sure most software has the option) is to use the 'Actual Pixels' or 'Print Size' view and see how it looks after you scale it to the size of print you want. Smooth, sharp lines? Excellent, you are good to go!
This does NOT mean we can't print beautiful images from JPGs. We've done it! ;) However it does mean that we will generally print a JPG 'as is'.
tl;dr Summary
If you have a print you would like done, the preference is for you to send us an uncompressed file at the highest resolution possible. This makes for the easiest and smoothest way that we can provide you with the best quality print. If possible, when commissioning art that you would like to have printed, (politely) let the artist know your plan and request an uncompressed file.
With that said, if all you have is a jpg, there is a lot that can be done to help get it ready, and within reason we are willing to provide that.
(If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to drop us a line.)
(The FA pages for the original artwork can be found at the following locations:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4397441/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4397820/)
Category All / All
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File Size 445.4 kB
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