What’s Your Preference?

filemanager · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 10:11 PM

What file settings would you use to sell a "4x6 sized file" to a client?

I thought 100 pixels = 1 inch, but if I upload a 600px file to the lab they say the size isn't sufficient for a 4x6 (even though if I print it anyway it seems to be).

Also if the quality is set any higher than 3 or 4, the client could just enlarge the image themselves and print larger pictures... but if the quality is that low would it affect a 4x6 print?

And what about the DPI!

mikerob2334 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 10:23 PM

1200x1800 = 4x6 print @ 300 dpi
1000x1500 = 4x6 print @ 250 dpi
etc
etc

It just depends what dpi you want to print. I print everything @ 300.
Here's a good primer on resolution you should look at:
Understanding DPI and Image Resizing

mikerob2334 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 10:33 PM

Sorry, I just realized you were talking about selling the "file" to the customer.
Assuming you would charge the same price for 8x10 or smaller, 1000x1500 will give a nice 4x6 and would pretty much prevent going any larger than an 8x10. Does that make sense or am I adding confusion here?

Biomech · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 10:40 PM

I have a question about selling 6x4 prints if you don't mind me encrouching on your thread :P

Selling 6x4 Prints - is it worth it anymore? Are people tending towards 5x7?

#5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biomech

I have a question about selling 6x4 prints if you don't mind me encrouching on your thread :P

Selling 6x4 Prints - is it worth it anymore? Are people tending towards 5x7?

Yea, those 6x4 prints are really out of date. Now, the real money is in 4x6's.

Just a heads up.