How to Select the Best Resolution to Order Prints from Shutterfly

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:SelectBestResolutionOrderPrintsfromShutterflyShutterFly

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Introduction ShutterFly is an online print ordering Web site that provides a top class service to a

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Introduction

ShutterFly is an online print ordering Web site that provides a top class service to a worldwide market place. Everyone knows how much space storing photos can take up on a hard drive. However this is free with ShutterFly. You also get great features, such as the ability to share photos with your family, buy photos and even sell photos if they are generic. The key to getting the most out of the Web site is to only buy what you need. That is why you have to make sure you buy photography and prints that are of suitable resolution for what you want.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Order prints for the size that you will need. Options include 4" x 6", 5" x 7" and 8" x 10". It is also possible to get smaller prints in size 2" x 3" if you so require.
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Step Two

Go through ShutterFly and select the photo you would like. You are free to choose between your own prints and others prints. Remember, you may have to pay for others.
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Step Three

Choose the finish that you'd like for the paper. Please read the online guide to better understand what works best in what circumstances.
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Step Four

Choose 360 x 540 pixels for size 6" x 4"
Choose 450 x 630 pixels for size 7" x 5"
Choose 720 x 900 pixels for size 10" x 8"
Choose 180 x 270 pixels for size 2" x 3"
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Step Five

Choosing 800 x 600 will provide the best resolution for Internet publication. Please keep in mind that most monitors will not be able to view any better than that, so there is no need to purchase any higher.
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Step Six

Order your prints while ensuring that you give the address where you want them delivered. If you are purchasing prints as a gift, then have them sent directly to the home of the lucky person.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • After 800 x 600, any improvement is not clearly visible. If you are buying on a budget then their is no need to pay above this.
  • Please remember that should you choose to print a photo using software tools to remove the copyright aspect, then you risk legal action. Shutterfly will know where your computer is as a result of your Internet IP address.
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