Last Updated on 10/28/2016 by Chris Gampat
Choosing the right image size for the corresponding purpose of how the photograph is used is crucial to optimize image quality. For example, for large printing purposes you may need to provide the highest resolution possible to minimize artifacts and quality degradation in prints. Likewise, for Facebook and Instagram uploads a reduced resolution is acceptable for web viewing only. Alamy has created a helpful Infographic on A Guide To Image Sizes.
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