Pixels Per Inchs Resolution

[RatSmile]

If I wanted to print out a photo that was created in PhotoShop and wanted to make it a good clear picture the size of say a movie poster, what would be the best resolution (pixels per inch)?

[schemogroby]

it´s depending on the size of your picture and the resolution your printer uses.
by increasing the ppi-resoultion, you decrease the size of your picture (without "interpolation" active)

link: http://www.arraich.com/ref/resolution.htm

i would try to increase the ppi-resolution while keeping an eye on the actual size.
i´d guess you´re sourece file isn´t big enough to reach a real good resolution.

from my pratice in a media agency i know, that we use 300ppi images @ DIN A4 format (210 x 297 mm) and print this at DIN A3 fromat (297 x 420 mm) for example.
with large formats, resolution gets less important... as far as you don´t look close

gr0bY

[RatSmile]

Cool, so I can still work with the standard 72 ppi and not have to really worry about it.

Thanks a ton Groby.

[schemogroby]

mh...when starting a new, blank image, it´s good to set it to 300ppi
when you wanna go big or print it professional.

if you have an image taken with a digital camera, watch the size of the image
while increasing the ppi-resolution...