Getting the Best Print Quality from Your Photos

Resolution matters more than file size

A big file isn't automatically a sharp one. What actually determines whether a photo is suitable for a large poster is its pixel dimensions - width and height, not megabytes. When you upload, we check this automatically and only show you the sizes your photo can actually support.

Five habits that help

1. Shoot in good, even light wherever possible - harsh shadows and low light both reduce sharpness.
2. Use your phone or camera's highest resolution setting, not a compressed "web" or "message" size.
3. Avoid heavy digital zoom - it doesn't add real detail, only stretches existing pixels.
4. Hold the camera steady, or use a tripod for anything shot in lower light.
5. Upload the original file, not a screenshot or a copy that's already been resized down.

Not sure if a photo is good enough?

Just upload it. Our size picker will only ever show you options your photo genuinely supports - if something looks too small, it's because the resolution doesn't stretch that far, not a guess on our part.