It is important that the file you upload has enough resolution in it to print at a large size.
A photo is made up of tiny dots called pixels. The number of pixels in your photo dictates how large the photo can be printed before it starts to get blurry. Pixels are measured by the inch, and the more pixels per inch you have, the ‘clearer’ the photo will be. As a photo is enlarged for poster printing, the pixels are stretched out, making less and less pixels per inch. If your image doesn’t have enough pixels to begin with, then enlarging your photo to a poster won’t work.
Use a file or photo that has come from a high quality source. Images taken from the internet and low resolution phones do not have enough resolution for printing, they were designed to be viewed on computer screens, not enlarged and printed as posters.
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It’s a common next question for someone to say “my image is too low quality, isn’t there something you can do?” If there was a way to magically enhance your image, we would sure do it. But unfortunately you cannot “create” pixels that don’t exist. That is what causes blurriness. A tiny image can’t be enlarged to giant proportions if it doesn’t have enough pixels to begin with.
A photo is made up of tiny dots called pixels. The number of pixels in your photo dictates how large the photo can be printed before it starts to get blurry. Pixels are measured by the inch, and the more pixels per inch you have, the ‘clearer’ the photo will be. As a photo is enlarged for poster printing, the pixels are stretched out, making less and less pixels per inch. If your image doesn’t have enough pixels to begin with, then enlarging your photo to a poster won’t work.
PosterPrintShop is the leading provider of high quality large format posters & prints. We use the highest quality inks and media and also specialize in rush and overnight printing.
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We offer same day printing and shipping on express orders received by noon Pacific (3 pm Eastern) and a variety of shipping methods for you to choose from.
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We offer same day printing and shipping on express orders received by noon Pacific (3 pm Eastern) and a variety of shipping methods for you to choose from.
Enter your zip code to get a shipping quote on cost and arrival date for the various shipping methods.
We specialize in rush processing with the fastest printing and widest selection of delivery methods in the industry. Depending on when you need your prints, please choose between our express and standard shipping options below and your order will be processed accordingly.
We print and ship express orders the same business day when your order is received by 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific. If you place your order within 11 hours 37 minutes Your order will print and ship today. Depending on the shipping method you choose below, you could have your prints tomorrow. Printing and shipping does not occur on Saturday or Sunday.
We print and ship express orders the same business day when your order is received by 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific. If you place your order within 11 hours 37 minutes Your order will print and ship today. Depending on the shipping method you choose below, you could have your prints tomorrow. Printing and shipping does not occur on Saturday or Sunday.
The prices above are estimates based on your zip code. You’ll be able to choose your shipping method and the arrival date during checkout as you place your order.”
