Print size guide
The print sizes used for a memorial portrait, and which file to use for each.
The two files
Every photo comes as two files.
| File | Pixels | Printed at 300 dpi | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| For printing | 3072 × 4096 | Up to about 26 × 35 cm | Large prints for the hall and for a frame |
| For phone and sharing | 1536 × 2048 | Up to about 13 × 17 cm | Phones, messages, small prints |
Large prints for the hall and for a frame
In Hong Kong the portrait at a funeral is usually 12 to 16 inches, and 15 inches is the most common. Larger halls use 16R or 20R.
| Size | Measures | File to use | Sharpness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 inch (most common) | 25 × 38 cm | For printing | About 270 dpi |
| 16R | 41 × 51 cm | For printing | About 190 dpi |
| 20R | 51 × 61 cm | For printing | About 150 dpi |
Small prints for family and friends
For a small print the file for phone and sharing is enough.
| Size | Measures | File to use | Sharpness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4R | 10 × 15 cm | For phone and sharing | About 340 dpi |
| 5R | 13 × 18 cm | For phone and sharing | About 290 dpi |
When you print
- 300 dpi is the usual mark for a sharp photo print. A large print is seen from further away, so 150 to 200 dpi is enough for it.
- Our photos have the shape 3:4, which is not the shape of every paper size. The print shop trims a little off the edges. The face is not touched.
- When you give the file to a print shop or to the funeral company, say which size you want.
- The files are JPEG. The print file is marked as 300 dpi.