Image Tips

Magazine Image Requirements

If your image is:	Must be at least:	For best results:
(W” x H”)	DPI (Dots Per Inch)
8x10”	72 DPI	150 DPI
4x5”	150 DPI	300 DPI
2x2.5”	300 DPI	600 DPI
Acceptable Format: .jpg (JPG)

If You Are Scanning Your Image:
• scan at 100% of the image size
• save at the recommended dpi for “Best Results”
• do not over-crop the image (see below)
• do not compress the image
• save as a .jpg

If You Are Using a Digital Image:
• take the shot at highest setting
• save at max quality
• do not over-crop the image (see below)
• save at 8x10 size at 300 dpi
• save as a .jpg

How to Convert a Picture to Digital Image:
• to scan them yourself, see “If You are Scanning Your Image”
• go to a photo processor (Kinko’s, Walmart, etc.) and ask them to convert your photo to a digital image. Be sure they scan at 100% and save as 8x10 .jpg at 300 dpi.

How to Attach Your Image:
• identify the picture you will use on your local computer
• re-save as a .jpg (JPG) if it is another format
• use the “Browse” button on Personalization page
• find and select your .jpg image from your computer
• your image and personalization info emails to Last Laugh Gifts

Cropping Around Your Image:
• isolate your “target area” into an 8x10 configuration
• leave plenty of room around the image
• all magazine covers are vertical orientation (taller than wide)
• if in doubt, don't crop the image

Choosing a Photo:
• select a sharp, colorful, in focus image
• make sure your “subject” is facing the front and visible
• make sure the “subject” is not too close to another person
• identify the “subject” if your photo has 2 or more people