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Photo Printing Technical Specs Last updated January 2019. Subject to change. These specifications are meant for clients with advanced printing concerns. Most photo prints can simply be uploaded via our PODling software without referencing this document. For questions, please email [email protected]. Recommendations File Type: TIF or JPEG. TIF files should contain no layers and either use LZW or no compression. LZW is recommended. Color Depth: 8 bit. Our printers can’t process 16 bit files. Color Space: RGB. Our system will convert to RGB if the image is not already so. Color Profile: SRGB or Adobe RGB 1998. Our system will convert any other profiles to SRGB. Max File Size: 150mb. Minimum Resolution: 100ppi (pixels per inch). Recommended Resolution: > 150ppi for small prints > 100ppi for prints over 40 inches (due to the further viewing distance) Recommended Megapixels per Size: Up to 12 x 15: 4 megapixels Up to 16 x 20: 8 megapixels Up to 23 x 31: 16 megapixels Color Our printers are able to reproduce rich, high detail prints with inks of excellent color stability. Our print technicians review your prints and image files in an optimum viewing environment on industry-standard, high gamut, color-calibrated monitors. Prints will never look exactly like what you view on your computer monitor because your monitor and environment greatly affect perception of color. But there are some precautions you can take. Monitor Calibration Consumer monitors tend to have a limited color and brightness range. In addition they tend to "excite" the color and contrast. Calibration can be researched online. Simply viewing your images in a dimly lit room and avoiding reflections will help as well. Color Profiles Our Epson printers use 11 different archival inks best suited for RGB color space. If you have taken your image on a phone or digital camera, your color space is most likely sRBG. This is perfect for our printers, as is Adobe RGB. If there is an issue with the color profile, you will see it – PODling will show color shifts in the image preview. We do not recommend uploading images using CMYK or gray-scale color spaces.

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Photo Printing Technical Specs Last updated January 2019. Subject to change. These specifications are meant for clients with advanced printing concerns. Most photo prints can simply be uploaded via our PODling software without referencing this document. For questions, please email [email protected].

Recommendations • File Type: TIF or JPEG. TIF files should contain no layers and either use LZW or no compression. LZW is

recommended. • Color Depth: 8 bit. Our printers can’t process 16 bit files. • Color Space: RGB. Our system will convert to RGB if the image is not already so. • Color Profile: SRGB or Adobe RGB 1998. Our system will convert any other profiles to SRGB. • Max File Size: 150mb. • Minimum Resolution: 100ppi (pixels per inch).

Recommended Resolution:

> 150ppi for small prints > 100ppi for prints over 40 inches (due to the further viewing distance)

Recommended Megapixels per Size: • Up to 12 x 15: 4 megapixels • Up to 16 x 20: 8 megapixels • Up to 23 x 31: 16 megapixels

Color Our printers are able to reproduce rich, high detail prints with inks of excellent color stability. Our print technicians review your prints and image files in an optimum viewing environment on industry-standard, high gamut, color-calibrated monitors. Prints will never look exactly like what you view on your computer monitor because your monitor and environment greatly affect perception of color. But there are some precautions you can take. Monitor Calibration Consumer monitors tend to have a limited color and brightness range. In addition they tend to "excite" the color and contrast. Calibration can be researched online. Simply viewing your images in a dimly lit room and avoiding reflections will help as well. Color Profiles Our Epson printers use 11 different archival inks best suited for RGB color space. If you have taken your image on a phone or digital camera, your color space is most likely sRBG. This is perfect for our printers, as is Adobe RGB. If there is an issue with the color profile, you will see it – PODling will show color shifts in the image preview. We do not recommend uploading images using CMYK or gray-scale color spaces.

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File Formats JPEG/JPG The most common image file format. JPG files are small and highly compatible with various image programs, but suffer a marginal amount of quality loss. TIFF/TIF TIFF is a high quality format that can achieve lossless compression, meaning no quality is lost when the image becomes a TIFF. These files tend to be very large and come in many different flavors. PODling supports most TIFF image types.

Substrate Considerations Color shifts are noticeable between our various substrates due to the way the ink absorbs differently. We have samples in our stores. If you’re planning a large order, we’re generally able to provide a free 4 x 6 test print. Papers Photo Rag: This is an archival, fine art paper with a slight tooth. Archival Matte: A bright white paper with a matte finish and smooth texture. Photo Luster: A traditional photographic semi-gloss finish. Canvas Our canvas prints are industry-standard in terms of color fidelity and clarity. ChromaPrint Matte Clear vs Gloss White Gloss white ChromaPrints offer the effect of depth and rich, saturated colors. On a matte clear panel, the aluminum is visible. This is desirable for an industrial or vintage look. Colors will be slightly muted, blending with the metallic texture. Whites do not “print” on matte clear – they show as silver.

How to Order Prints At a Northwest Framing store At one of our shops, you can transfer your photos to the shop computer via USB thumb drive, email, or via a file-sharing link of your preference (such as Dropbox). The colleague will work with you on sizes and substrates and order the prints for you. This offers the widest range of options; most of our substrates are available up to 200” on the longest side. Online You can also order prints via our printing and framing website, Frameable, at www.soframeable.com. This offers ease and convenience of ordering from home, allowing you to crop, choose sizes and substrates yourself. Considerations for online orders:

• The maximum size is 30 x 40”. • The preview image is compressed in order to load at a reasonable speed online, and its colors will be

impacted by the calibration of your computer.