How to make my digital art a printable resolution

You’ve created a dazzling piece of digital art. Now, you want to take it off of your computer program and create canvas prints or perhaps even metal artwork with it. The one thing holding you back is resolution.

Without a high enough resolution, the printing may look off and less than desirable. Even if you have ample experience with digital art, that doesn’t mean you know every detail about turning it into a printable version. The good news is that once you learn a few key steps to preparing your files, it’s easy to print your digital art and turn it into wall décor for your home or office. Let’s break down the process of doing this in just a few simple steps.

Understanding Resolution: What Does DPI Mean?

Print resolution describes the amount of detail within an image. A higher resolution means more detail, which leads to a crisp, clean look. When the resolution is lower, there are often some areas of blurriness, or the colors may seem less vibrant.

One of the first things to understand is DPI, or dots per inch. This refers to the number of ink droplets that the printer produces within a single inch of the material while printing an image. The more dots, the more detail and richness of the image.

Print resolution represents the number of dots per square inch, which will create depth of detail. Traditionally, 300 DPI is the standard print resolution for a high-resolution image. This means that in these images, there should be at least 300 dots per square inch on your image.

We also need to consider pixels. Pixels is screen resolution, or the number of pixels per inch. A pixel is a small square of color that is displayed by the screen on your computer. These tiny pixels are aligned together to create the image you see.

Here’s the bottom line. The goal is to make sure that, when you go to print, the number of pixels is high enough to create a beautiful, crisp image. Imagine printing a photo taken with your smartphone that’s blurry. It will not print well. If you can improve the resolution, it may be far more detailed and clear to the viewer.

How to Check Your Artwork’s Resolution

How do you know if your digital art will make a piece of unique wall art that’s clear and crisp? You have to check the artwork’s resolution. This is very simple to do. If you are using a PC to create your digital art, all you have to do is follow these steps:

• On a Windows PC, select the file you want to check.
• Right-click on the image.
• Click on “Properties.” Go to “Details” in the tab that opens up. This will provide you with both image resolution and dimensions.
• On a Mac, select the image you want to use.
• Right-click on the image.
• Click “Get Info.”
• The information will open with the dimensions.
• To see the resolution, click "More Info."

These built-in tools are the easiest and most direct solution, but there are others as well. For example, if you are using a Mac, you can also use the "preview" app to see the resolution of the images.

Most photo editing tools you may be using, including Photoshop, offer resolution insights. You can always input the name of the software you are using and “how to check image resolution” into a search bar to get answers to your questions.

Best Practices for Creating High-Resolution Art

If the resolution of your digital image isn't what it needs to be, you can increase it. However, you'll need to do so carefully to avoid distorting your image. Here are some tips to help with that process.

• Resizing: Using your photo editing software of choice, you can resize the image without damaging the quality by clicking on the Image Size and then adjusting it. If the image is not in high resolution, click on “resize” and “preserve details” to change the image size while preserving quality.
• Editing images: If you are incorporating images into your artwork file, make sure to crop out anything unnecessary to avoid it applying to the resolution. When creating higher-resolution files, ensure you are doing so without stretching the image.
• Retouching: Another option is to retouch the image. If there are any areas of concern in the image, use the brightness and contrast features to improve the look. Just avoid overdoing it.

These steps can help you create custom artwork using crystal-clear digital images. While you can purchase and use high-end image software, that is often not necessary to create impressive results.

Preparing Your Digital Art for printing on Canvsaspop

Take the time to get your image resolution exactly where you need it to be. Then, you’ll want to consider a few more tips to help you to get the image looking its best and ready for easy application on Canvaspop. (That’s one step closer to creating custom wall art for your home or even creating art as a statement piece that’s perfect for your office or business. Keep the following in mind.

Saving Your File: Most of the time, people use the JPEG or JPG file format to save their files. This tends to be a good option if your file format is smaller, meaning your images are smaller. These are often commonly used in factors like smartphone or DSLR camera use. It’s not always best for other files. That’s because when the format is opened and saved, the file is compressed, which will get rid of any type of unnecessary information within the file. For high quality printing, that does not work as well.

TIFF is a better option, especially for decorative elements you really want to show off in your interior design. Tagged Image File Format, as it is officially called, is easy to use and accessible through most types of photo editing software as well as some text editors. It is a lossless file format. That means that the detail is preserved when the image is saved. That is a pretty important component of images when you want to ensure they maintain their look. Keep in mind that the higher quality of these images does increase the size of these files. Depending on the application, that could be a concern for some people.

Key areas to double-check: In addition to these steps, it’s worth looking one more time for any signs of concern with your images. That includes double-checking the resolution to ensure there is sufficient resolution for clear printing. Also, consider the bleed. If your artwork extends beyond the trim area, you’ll want to crop that to avoid having white borders. Also, look at the fonts to be sure they are all in line with your expectations.

There is not much you have to do to get your digital images ready for home decoration and use. Canvaspop makes it simple to take your design inspiration and bring it to life. If you need a bit of help with the process, there are ample services and support teams available to guide you in creating beautiful images.

Transforming Your Digital Art Into Interior Décor Trends

You spent time creating personalized art, the colors and features you love. Now, you are ready to turn it into wall art trends that anyone visiting your home will love. The good news is that preparing your digital art for print is easy to do, and you do not have to use any highly advanced software or expensive editing tools to make your exceptional look come to life.

Start by creating an image that you love, and plan to take your digital image to print by selecting the layout and overall features you love. Then, follow the steps listed here to help you transform your digital image into an authentic, fantastic look you love. Turning your digital memories into beautiful prints can be one of the best decorating ideas you have, and it does not have to be challenging to do so (you can even create metal prints if you want to take the process in a whole new, dramatic direction.

Let Canvaspop Help You with the Process

Personalized living spaces are easy to create when you take your personalized art, including digital images, and print them using Canvaspop’s tools. Once you have perfected the look of your digital art or photos, you can then upload them to Canvaspop and print them based on the size, features, and looks you desire. These make the perfect thoughtful gift or the ideal wall art ideas for the home or office.