Image preparation guides
Practical answers for better uploads, smaller files and accurate prints.
Meet a strict upload limit
Start with the receiving service’s exact rules. Set the requested dimensions, choose an accepted format, then enter a maximum size. PixFinish checks the encoded bytes. If the target cannot be reached at the lowest tested quality, resize deliberately and retry. A smaller starting photograph can sometimes be lighter than its re-encoded copy.
Choose between JPG, PNG and WebP
JPG works well for photographs and broad compatibility, but cannot retain transparency. PNG preserves decoded pixels and fine graphic edges; photographs can be much larger. WebP offers compact photos and transparency in modern browsers. Always compare real exports at 100% for text and fine detail.
Prepare a consistent product collection
Photograph products against a simple contrasting background. Remove the background, refine thin parts, then set a square canvas and consistent padding. Check each image separately: a model may mistake a shadow for part of the product. Use individual crop exceptions when subjects differ.
Prepare a photograph for printing
Divide pixel width and height by your chosen PPI to find physical inches. Multiply by 2.54 for centimetres. Changing resolution metadata alone leaves the same pixels. For a print sheet, choose paper, margins and exact photo dimensions, then print the PDF at actual size without scaling.
Build a reusable workflow
Apply operations in the order you need them: a crop before resize behaves differently from a crop after resize. Add named output profiles for different destinations. Save the recipe explicitly. It includes ordered settings and profiles, so the next batch can use the same workflow without storing any photographs.