With a 490 Studios purchase you will receive 5 high resolution JPEG files (300 dpi), each with a different aspect ratio. Depending on the type of frame you have, you should pick the right JPEG file:
- To print artwork for 4″x6″, 6″x9″, 8″x12″, 10″x15″, 12″x18″, 16″x24″, 20″x30″, 24″x36″ or 60x90cm frames, use the file starting with 1_. For example: 1_Design_BW1_2x3_Ratio_490Studios.jpeg
- To print artwork for 6″x8″, 9″x12″, 12″x16″ or 18″x24″ frames, use the file starting with 2_. For example: 2_Design_BW1_3x4_Ratio_490Studios.jpeg
- To print artwork for 4″x5″, 8″x10″, 16″x20″ or 40x50cm frames, use the file starting with 3_. For example: 3_Design_BW1_4x5_Ratio_490Studios.jpeg
- To print artwork for 5″x7″, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1 or 50x70cm (international paper size) frames, use the file starting with 4_. For example: 4_Design_BW1_5x7_Ratio_490Studios.jpeg
- To print artwork for a 11″x14″ frame, use the file starting with 5_. For example: 5_Design_BW1_11x14_Ratio_490Studios.jpeg
There are many paper types you can print your wall art on. We recommend printing our artwork on coated paper, of which there are a few different types. Most of our artwork looks best on semi-matte coated paper. However, there are a few other options. Find out more by reading our full printing instruction.
If the vibrancy of your artwork is most important to you, you should opt for dye-based inks. However, do keep in mind that dye-based inks, though cost-effective, can fade relatively quickly – roughly within 5 to 25 years.
If the longevity of your print is more important to you, choosing pigment-based inks is a better option. Although the colors of pigment-based inks are less vibrant, they do hold up better over time, even up to 150 years.
You can print your newly purchased file either directly from home, at your local print shop, or upload your purchase to an online printing service (e.g., targetphoto.com, shutterfly.com, nationsphotolab.com or mpix.com).
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