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Don't Print JPGs! Why You Should Convert to TIFF for Large Prints
By Image Size Compress Team•
Your photo looks great on Instagram, but when you print it as an 8x10, it looks blocky. This is 'JPG Artifacting'. Every time you save a JPG, it loses quality.
The Archival Format
Professional printers prefer TIFF. It is a lossless format that holds color data better for CMYK printing. Before sending your files to the lab, use our JPG to TIFF Tool to ensure the printer software reads the maximum amount of data possible.
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