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ostuf · 13-01-2011, 12:59

Hello

A4 brochure designing for print, how much DPI do I need?

Matt_e11 · 13-01-2011, 12:59

300dpi

ostuf · 13-01-2011, 13:00

Thank You.

Edit:

CMYK or RGB? I think CMYK but I want to make sure.

steveb · 13-01-2011, 13:17

300 dpi CMYK.

You should set your document up in InDesign to be in CMYK, and in Photoshop you should change all images to the correct size at 300 dpi, and give them the appropriate CMYK profile. Save them with a different filename from the original RGB versions and import them into your InD document.

Matt_e11 · 13-01-2011, 13:17

ostuf · 13-01-2011, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveb

300 dpi CMYK.

You should set your document up in InDesign to be in CMYK, and in Photoshop you should change all images to the correct size at 300 dpi, and give them the appropriate CMYK profile. Save them with a different filename from the original RGB versions and import them into your InD document.

Very valuable note.

Quote:

Save them with a different filename from the original RGB versions and import them into your InD document

My guess is that import only CMYK files to InD document?

steveb · 13-01-2011, 13:36

Yes, or is the relevant command "Place"?

Before you send any work off to a printers (usually by PDF), use the Preflight checker to make sure that all the images and logos and texts - everything! - are CMYK. Don't put any RGB images in your document, thinking that you'll remember to change them later to cmyk. You won't!

ostuf · 13-01-2011, 14:19

Thank you!
You are very helpful.

steveb · 13-01-2011, 14:24

Can I have that on a T-shirt?

ostuf · 13-01-2011, 14:38

Of course

newmonkeys · 14-01-2011, 16:32

CMYK s for print / RGB is for screen/web.
300dpi for high quality prints like magazines.
newspapers print at around 100dpi.
Hope this helps eand explains some...

steveb · 14-01-2011, 16:59

The company I worked at used 200 dpi when we produced stuff for newspaper quality because it saved a few bytes in file size and the file is still better quality than what the printer actually produces, so any loss of quality can't be blamed on you!

First rule of graphic design is - always cover your back.

Mandy Moo · 14-01-2011, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmonkeys

newspapers print at around 100dpi.

I worked for a couple of newspaper publishing groups in the past and we've always used 200dpi.

ben · 14-01-2011, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveb

First rule of graphic design is - always cover your back.

So, so true. The closer you are to the production side of things, the more important this becomes.

richimgd · 16-01-2011, 21:50

If your using InDesign, you can 'Package' your file which will then come up with a report and errors will show up if there are any issues i.e if you have left any RGB images into the document.

ostuf · 16-01-2011, 22:00

Thank you all for your advice.

ostuf · 17-01-2011, 13:14

I have question.
How to change RGB jpg to CMYK in PS CS4?
This is possible?

Maerk · 17-01-2011, 13:17

The help files really do cover stuff this basic... Yes of course it's possible.
Image > Mode > CMYK Color

ostuf · 17-01-2011, 13:46

Thank You

TeZ · 17-01-2011, 15:14

300dpi

75lpi

black to overprint

outline fonts

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	How much DPI do I need? Hello A4 brochure designing for print, how much DPI do I need?

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Matt_e11 Grammatically inconsisten Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 3,307	300dpi __________________ Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian

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steveb La force silencieuse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SUOMI Posts: 20,530	300 dpi CMYK. You should set your document up in InDesign to be in CMYK, and in Photoshop you should change all images to the correct size at 300 dpi, and give them the appropriate CMYK profile. Save them with a different filename from the original RGB versions and import them into your InD document. __________________ Tip: Steve is always right. —Bishop

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Matt_e11 Grammatically inconsisten Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 3,307	Cmyk __________________ Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian

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steveb La force silencieuse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SUOMI Posts: 20,530	Yes, or is the relevant command "Place"? Before you send any work off to a printers (usually by PDF), use the Preflight checker to make sure that all the images and logos and texts - everything! - are CMYK. Don't put any RGB images in your document, thinking that you'll remember to change them later to cmyk. You won't! __________________ Tip: Steve is always right. —Bishop

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	Thank You. Edit: CMYK or RGB? I think CMYK but I want to make sure.

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	Thank you! You are very helpful.

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steveb La force silencieuse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SUOMI Posts: 20,530	Can I have that on a T-shirt? __________________ Tip: Steve is always right. —Bishop

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	Of course

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newmonkeys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25	CMYK s for print / RGB is for screen/web. 300dpi for high quality prints like magazines. newspapers print at around 100dpi. Hope this helps eand explains some...

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steveb La force silencieuse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SUOMI Posts: 20,530	The company I worked at used 200 dpi when we produced stuff for newspaper quality because it saved a few bytes in file size and the file is still better quality than what the printer actually produces, so any loss of quality can't be blamed on you! First rule of graphic design is - always cover your back. __________________ Tip: Steve is always right. —Bishop

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richimgd Digital Designer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 71	If your using InDesign, you can 'Package' your file which will then come up with a report and errors will show up if there are any issues i.e if you have left any RGB images into the document.

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	Thank you all for your advice.

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	I have question. How to change RGB jpg to CMYK in PS CS4? This is possible?

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Maerk Doodler. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 3,516	The help files really do cover stuff this basic... Yes of course it's possible. Image > Mode > CMYK Color __________________ Squid Upload Pie The Simple Image Sharing Tool

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ostuf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 34	Thank You

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TeZ Elbow Patches Included Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,830	300dpi 75lpi black to overprint outline fonts __________________ —Deal Wid It

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