Where to get photos printed

Cringer · 21-09-2010 5:10pm #1

Hi all,
Never used one of those digital photo printing machines before so wanted some advice.
I have a wedding photo I would like to englarge. CUrrently in the photo album the one i want is 8.5" X 6"

Can those machines take the image from my cd and enlarge it beyond that size and keep the same ratio?

Thanks

Paulw · 21-09-2010 5:59pm

Cringer wrote: »

I have a wedding photo I would like to englarge. CUrrently in the photo album the one i want is 8.5" X 6"

Can those machines take the image from my cd and enlarge it beyond that size and keep the same ratio?

It will depend on the quality of the image you have on CD. It is possible it can be printed larger, although at the same time, it might not be quality enough.

Check the file properties on the CD. It may give you the image dimensions and the file size.

Cringer · 21-09-2010 7:29pm

Hi Paul,

2592 X 3872 are the dimensions.
Size of image is 6.75MB.

Are these dimensions ok and can I get the image enlarged in those machines?

Paulw · 21-09-2010 8:35pm

Yeah, sounds like those files should be large enough to print a larger size.

It now just depends on how large you want to print.

dave66 · 22-09-2010 12:53pm

If this print is going to be framed, then I would suggest you look at getting a good quality print rather than getting it from one of the self service booths.

I would suggest you contact Steve in 360-dpi.com he not only will be able to do a good print but can advise you on best sizes, in fact he'll even frame it for you.

PCPhoto · 22-09-2010 5:37pm

bit off topic but ....did you take the photo or is it an image supplied by a photographer (you may not be allowed to print it...if a photographer took it - depends on your agreement.)

Paulw · 22-09-2010 5:40pm

I'd assume that the OP was given license to print by the photographer, especially when such large files were provided on CD.

Where to get photos printed

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