Many of you have sent us the same questions over and over via email. That is why we created a very detailed FAQ and Philosophy pages to help you.

But we wanted to make things even easier by breaking down all the questions into easy-to-digest posts.

Today’s question is: “How do I achieve the 300 ppi resolution you ask for images?“

Here are two solutions for you:

Option 1: Use a camera that allows you to take photos in the RAW format. Then, open your image with Lightroom or Photoshop and export / save it as a JPG or JPEG file, selecting 300 ppi (resolution), sRGB (color space) and 1,500 px (long edge).

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Option 2: Scan your work at a high resolution (e.g. 600 pixels per inch). Save it as a TIFF file. Then, open your image with Lightroom or Photoshop and export / save it as a JPG or JPEG file, selecting 300 ppi (resolution), sRGB (color space) and 1,500 px (long edge).

Why do you require images that are 300 ppi (resolution), 1,500 pixels on the longer side and less than 5MB in size?

Most smartphones, tablets and point-and-shoot cameras offer a maximum resolution of 72 dpi. Our digital anthologies will be available for purchase from many online stores and platforms like Kobo require 300 ppi for optimal display. Also, some distributors have file size limits, which means that ebook files exceeding a certain size will not be accepted. Furthermore, heavier files incur extra costs, which would force us to increase prices.

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