photo printing question?

[zumbergc]

i'm creating a document with mixed pictures and text.
what dpi do i need to create the pdf file in, so the pics will look crisp and clean. The pages are going to 11x17, but the biggest individual pic is less than a 1/4 of that size.

Any help please. I don't have a printer that prints that big, so i'm heading to a store to get it done thur, fri, and don't want to have to go back and forth from home to the store a couple times.

Anyone know a great place to make lots of copies of 11x17?

Thanks

 

[Carl]

Three megapixel is enough for that. I don't know what dpi that translates into. There is a formula, but I don't remember it.

 

[majimikate]

300 DPI is what you're looking for. The number of megapixels matter yes, but a 12 MP image printed at only 72 DPI in a large size will look pixelated, so for DPI for printing, 300 is what photographers use.

Good luck with your project!
Chris

 

[nd5056]

While 300 DPI is standard, you could get away with 200~250, depends on the picture if it's clear and sharp.

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