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Giclée print
Instructions for preparing a file for giclée printing
This manual is intended for people who are comfortable using photo editing programs and want to prepare a file for printing as professionally as possible.
If you're unfamiliar with preparing files for printing, don't worry, you don't need to configure anything special. Our platform was designed to make the entire process simple and intuitive. Simply upload an image to the configurator, select the paper, format, and other print parameters. The system will guide you through the entire process step by step.
The following recommendations are additional information for people who want to prepare the file themselves in a graphics program in advance.
- File size
Prepare the file in the target print size, at a 1:1 scale.
Example: If you order a 50 x 70 cm print, the file should also be 50 x 70 cm. - Spad
Prepare the file without bleed. - Resolution
Recommended resolution: 300 ppi at target size. - Color space
Prepare the file in RGB space. Most commonly used:
– Adobe RGB (1998)
– sRGB - ICC Profile
The file should have an embedded ICC profile (sRGB or Adobe RGB).
1. If the file has an ICC profile leave it embedded.
2. If the file does not have an ICC profile assign the correct profile (usually sRGB).
In Photoshop you can check or assign it here:
Menu / Edit / Assign profile
Menu / Edit / Assign Profile
3. If you are changing the color space to sRGB or Adobe RGB target.
In Photoshop you can do it here:
Menu / Edit / Convert to Profile
Menu / Edit / Convert to Profile
4. When saving, select the embed color profile option.
The ICC profile must be embedded when saving the "Embed Color Profile" file. (settings – see Fig. 3) - Recording format
– Preferred format: TIFF without lossy compression (settings – see Fig. 1)
– Acceptable format: JPG in maximum (12) quality (settings – see Fig. 2)