The resolution of an image is the number of dots (or pixels) that make up that image. The dottier the image (no, not like your aunt Maggie) the better the quality of the picture. You know when pictures print all blurry or pixellated? That means they’ve got a low resolution- or fewer dots. Most images that you copy from websites will have a low resolution and therefore a low print quality. If you really want us to, we’ll print at any resolution. But we would strongly advise you to supply any pictures or photos at a minimum of 300dpi (dots per inch) to ensure the best print quality.

The most common problem we see is with images that have been taken from Google images. Images for use on the internet are reduced in size so they are quick to load, so they tend to be low resolution. To check the resolution of a picture, zoom in close and see if it looks blurred or pixellated. If it does, it’s probably not going to print very well.

That’s pictures looking all sharp and gorgeous. On to colours… this bit can be a bit confusing.

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