Tips for Scanning
Photos
Choosing a Photo or Art Image for your Plaque
When selecting a photo to be engraved, keep in mind some simple rules to guarantee
the finest duplication possible. Though poor photos can be manipulated to some
degree in our software, it is recommended that you follow these simple rules
to avoid unsatisfactory results.
 Whenever
possible, choose a photo that is sharp and in focus. Blurry or out of focus pictures
will result in a poor reproductions.
Never
select washed out photos with little or no contrast. Photos with high contrast
will allow for best results.
Since
we use digital technology for reproduction, our preferred media are digital files.
We suggest never sending original, one-of-a-kind photos. Special Occasion Plaques
dot com will not be responsible for lost or damaged photos. Photos taken from
a digital camera or scanned from the original are ideal.
Tips for Scanning Photos
Correct scanning of your selected photo is integral to the
quality of your finished plaque. Read these tips before you
get started.
- Always scan the image in color mode. Color images will
create more contrast than scanning in grayscale mode.
- Crop out the unnecessary areas of the photo. This will
reduce your file size. This is recommended if you are going
to e-mail your photo to us.
- Select the correct resolution. Once the area of the photo
is selected, you can adjust your size and the resolution
of your photo. Select a minimum resolution of 200dpi with
a maximum of 300 dpi. Adjust your size (scale) of your photo
if needed at this time. A size of 2” x 3” will
be sufficient, either in a horizontal or vertical format.
- If possible save as a TIFF file. Other formats can be engraved
but TIFF files are preferred. If saving in something other
than a TIFF format please call our art department to see
what formats are acceptable.
Once your photo is scanned, you can send it to us in a variety
of ways. To save time and expense, e-mailing your photo is
the preferred choice. info@SpecialOccasionPlaques.com
We look forward to working with you. If you need assistance
with the design of your project please call us at:
1-800-337-2052
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