How to enlarge a cell phone photo to poster size
Jan 11, 2015 00:13:44 #
Hey Cleve (?) I don't care about the birdhouse or too much white...you'll enjoy your photo when you're my age (65). Your girl friend is as pretty as anything with the cutest smile, and if she's as sweet as she looks, you're one luck guy....I don't blame you for wanting to blow up your photo!!
Jan 11, 2015 01:06:51 #
This response is a bit technical for simply printing a cell phone pic, but it reveals basic imaging principles and may be useful for some people.
For most inkjet or photo printers, your target resolution should be minimally 150 pixels per inch (ppi) at the specified size. The ideal resolution would actually be closer to 250 ppi. You can easily re-size (not re-sample) in Photoshop to check the image dimensions and the largest printable size possible. In Photoshop, go to IMAGE > IMAGE SIZE > uncheck RESAMPLE > check CONSTRAIN PROPORTIONS and then vary the number in the RESOLUTION box to 150 or higher. You'll note the image dimensions change as you do this and that will tell you how large you can print it for optimal results. There are apps and plug-ins for up-sampling (adding pixels) but it's always better to print images at their native resolutions.
On another note, anyone making tonal or color adjustments to an image should realize that any modifications they make are specific to their own monitor characteristics. Unless a screen is calibrated using a colorimeter, the printed result will vary widely. (I've noticed some extreme editing in the examples posted here.) Consider reading up on color management and how an inexpensive colorimeter device can help you calibrate your display. A properly calibrated monitor is essential and allows you to edit your photos to achieve and print accurate color. Uncalibrated screens yield unpredictable, often disastrous results.
For most inkjet or photo printers, your target resolution should be minimally 150 pixels per inch (ppi) at the specified size. The ideal resolution would actually be closer to 250 ppi. You can easily re-size (not re-sample) in Photoshop to check the image dimensions and the largest printable size possible. In Photoshop, go to IMAGE > IMAGE SIZE > uncheck RESAMPLE > check CONSTRAIN PROPORTIONS and then vary the number in the RESOLUTION box to 150 or higher. You'll note the image dimensions change as you do this and that will tell you how large you can print it for optimal results. There are apps and plug-ins for up-sampling (adding pixels) but it's always better to print images at their native resolutions.
On another note, anyone making tonal or color adjustments to an image should realize that any modifications they make are specific to their own monitor characteristics. Unless a screen is calibrated using a colorimeter, the printed result will vary widely. (I've noticed some extreme editing in the examples posted here.) Consider reading up on color management and how an inexpensive colorimeter device can help you calibrate your display. A properly calibrated monitor is essential and allows you to edit your photos to achieve and print accurate color. Uncalibrated screens yield unpredictable, often disastrous results.
Jan 14, 2015 23:45:19 #
Searcher wrote:
I have resized image to 12x18" and added some more tree on the left to fill out the image.
The girls jumper was blown out so changed it to yellow to make it a little less blinding.
The girls jumper was blown out so changed it to yellow to make it a little less blinding.
Changed the tree, her hair, and both of their faces to yellow too.
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