![]() ![]() Resolution is essentially how many pixels an image has. While it might look okay on the screen, there is a major problem: the resolution is very low. The image below is an actual-size example of a too-small size people submit to us on any given day. The first tip is the most important tip of all, and it’s by far the biggest issue we deal with in our Art Department on a daily basis: images submitted with a low resolution. Here is the example photo I will be using to go through these tips, from the free stock photo site Pexels: These steps will work with any photograph, and if you follow my instructions, I guarantee you’ll end up with something much better then you started with. The following are my top ten steps to enhance and improve your photo, preparing it for a successful print. Again, we’re happy to do these things for you in the Art Department, but you have to ask when you put in your order.īut if you’re someone who likes taking care of things on your own so you can be in charge of the look, or you just love learning new skills, this post is for you! How to optimize your image for T-shirt printing On top of that, we can do things to optimize your image for digital printing, some of which I’ll be detailing in this post. So our machines are effectively CMYK+RG: six colors rather than four. For one thing, our digital printers do a better job than what you see above, by using two additional colors: bright red and green. The good news is there are things we can do to give you the best possible chance of getting the printed image to come close to what you see on the computer. In CMYK mode (printed) the light source is coming from in front of it, so you can’t get those bright colors– at least not with normal CMYK printing. The colors in RGB mode (computer) are much more vivid and saturated because computer screens are lit from behind. ![]() The example GIF below shows the disappointing difference in color modes when you convert. Check out my post on screen printing vs DTG for more info on both decoration methods and how they compare to each other. This post is focusing mostly on printing photos with digital, direct-to-garment printing, or DTG. And even when you do, it comes with its own set of challenges and drawbacks– only worth it for large orders. The thing is, screen printing is not typically recommended for photographic images. If we’re screen printing with Plastisol, we can print with all of the brightest colors available. Unhappiness comes from unmet expectations– and we want you to be happy. That way, you don’t get your hopes too high. Any honest print company should tell you that. ![]() Because of color modes, the image can never accurately translate to a printed image. When looking at the colors of a computer image, you’re looking at an ideal version. Even with the best artwork possible.Ī print will always have a reduction in graphic appearance, detail, and color vibrancy from what’s on your screen. When it comes to printing photographs and other graphic designs onto shirts, it’s more like WYSINWYG: What You See is Not What you get. There an acronym you might be familiar with called WYSIWYG, pronounced “whizzy-wig” and it stands for What You See is What You Get. Now on to optimizing! Why optimize your image? And if any of these graphics programs present too much of a learning curve, try using Pixlr X, a simple online photo editor which has most of the features that I will be showing you. It may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basic functions, and the layout of the various tools before getting started. Otherwise, I recommend using a free program like Photopea, which has all the features of Photoshop and can be used through your browser. But if you’re like me, and prefer to be in control of it yourself, you will need to have Adobe Photoshop or another graphics program. Of course, our Art Department can do it for you– if you ask. This blog post will show you exactly how to do that. In all of these scenarios, your image should be optimized to get the best results for a print. Maybe it’s a big picture of your own face (hey, to each their own). Do you want to print a photo on a T-shirt? Maybe a group shot of your family that will be a gift, or a new company logo that is colorful or photo-realistic.
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