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How to send photos to a print shop without losing quality

A photo that looks sharp on your phone can print soft. Here’s how to get the full file to the printer.

Eric Rada · Founder · · 3 min read
In short
  • Chat apps shrink photos, prints show it.
  • Upload the originals and send one link.
  • The shop downloads the full files.
STEP 1

Start from the original

Use the photo from your camera or your phone’s gallery, not a copy someone sent you in a chat. A copy is usually much smaller.

STEP 2

Upload and send one link

Upload the photos on justsendfiles.com and send the link to the print shop by email. No size limits to fight with.

STEP 3

Ask which format they want

Most shops take JPG. iPhone photos are often HEIC, so convert them first if the shop asks for JPG.

Questions

Why do my prints look blurry?

The file was probably made smaller on the way, by a chat app or an email. Send the original instead.

Does the print shop need an account?

No. They open the link and download the files.

Can I send RAW files too?

Yes. Any file type goes through, at its full size.

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