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How to Start an Order

PRINTING:

We have two ways you can order prints. For most orders, use our Upload and Order tool to submit your print-ready files for printing.

To start a custom print order (or need to upload files larger than 100mb) use our Manual Order form.

SCANNING ART:

For Artwork Captures please book a dropoff appointment.

SCANNING FILM:

Drum scanning film? Order here.

OTHER SERVICES:

Something else? Call or email us, or get in touch with our contact form here.

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File Preparation

Basic file specifications for uploading to our Direct-to-Print service:

For best results, prepare your files like this to send to us for printing:

  • Adobe RGB, Display P3, or sRGB for color prints and Gray Gamma 2.2 for Piezography
  • Flattened Tiff or JPEG saved at maximum quality
  • Don’t uprez your image – send it at the native resolution.

For more in depth information, see this FAQ (insert link)

Category: File Preparation

You can easily add even borders around your images after uploading your files. You’ll do this in the “Paper and Borders” tab.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Borders are always added around the image size – the image is never inset into the sheet size.
  • There is a +/- tolerance of 1/8″ for trimming prints.

SIZES:

You’ll select from a variety of options from borderless to 3″ even borders added all around the image size.

COSTS:

Borderless or adding 1/4″ borders around the image size are included in print costs. You may order larger borders of 1/2″, 1″, and 2″ to be added evenly around the image area. Adding these borders increases the print cost since more materials are used. The additional costs for borders are calculated in Step 3 when ordering online.

CUSTOM OR IRREGULAR BORDERS

If you have other border requirements, such as irregular borders, centering on a certain sheet size, bottom weighted borders, or want exact borders that are built into your file, choose “Keep Borders in File” for your finishing option. Here’s how to do that:

  1. Build the borders into your file in Photoshop using Image > Canvas Size BEFORE uploading your file.
  2. Upload your file.
  3. Select “Actual size” for your print size.

Direct to Print Service

Basic file specifications for uploading to our Direct-to-Print service:

For best results, prepare your files like this to send to us for printing:

  • Adobe RGB, Display P3, or sRGB for color prints and Gray Gamma 2.2 for Piezography
  • Flattened Tiff or JPEG saved at maximum quality
  • Don’t uprez your image – send it at the native resolution.

For more in depth information, see this FAQ (insert link)