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File Preparation

Monitor Calibration & Image Correction

We advise working from a calibrated screen, this will ensure the most accurate reproduction from what you see on screen to your supplied print.

There are many different calibration devices available. Simply follow the instructions for your chosen calibration device which will guide your through all the settings needed to set up your screen calibration.

We do not apply any sharpening or colour correction to files.

The colour management of images is your responsibility so please supply your images to our recommended settings below to ensure the best colour reproduction possible.

Image Settings

Step 1 - Supply images in sRGB

Your images must be supplied in sRGB format to ensure the colours print as you are expecting.

To change colour settings in Adobe Photoshop, go to Edit / Convert to Profile and select sRGB IEC61966-2.1 from the drop down.

We advise converting your image to the correct profile, not assigning it. This will ensure that your images print as you expect them to look.

sRGB
Crop & 300DPI

Step 2 - Correct Crop Size & 300DPI

Please crop your images at your chosen print size at 300DPI. This will ensure your image prints with professional quality and detail even under close inspection.

We do not recommend using the online crop tool to zoom in on images or to adjust the ratio of your images if it does not match your selected print size.

We require 5mm of bleed on every edge of your image that can be trimmed during printing. Please ensure all important elements in your image such as hands, heads, feet, text, logos etc are well within your safe margin and more than 5mm away from the edge of your picture.

Step 3 - Save in JPG Format

All images / files uploaded for print must be saved in a JPG format with the jpg quality set to 12.

This will ensure your file is compatible with our website and our printers as we do not accept TIFF, PDF or PNG file types.

Save JPG Format

Setting Up Your Custom Print Size

For some of our hand finished products such as fine art prints or mounted prints, we are able to trim (approximately) to your desired size before dispatching your order.

For standard photographic prints, we do not offer any bespoke trimming but you can still design a custom size print to trim down at home once you receive your order if required.

All sizes are trimmed approximately and bespoke images will still require bleed when trimmed. Due to the hand finished nature of many of our products, all bespoke sizes will be approximate and cannot be guaranteed to the millimetre. See our video for further instructions & please ensure you place a note on your order when requesting an unusual size.

Prepare Your FIles

PREPARING YOUR FILES

Simple Steps To Ensure Your Images Print To Their Highest Quality

To ensure that your photos print correctly please follow these simple steps before uploading and placing your SIM Lab order.

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File Preparation

Monitor Calibration & Image Correction

We advise working from a calibrated screen, this will ensure the most accurate reproduction from what you see on screen to your supplied print.

There are many different calibration devices available. Simply follow the instructions for your chosen calibration device which will guide your through all the settings needed to set up your screen calibration.

We do not apply any sharpening or colour correction to files.

The colour management of images is your responsibility so please supply your images to our recommended settings below to ensure the best colour reproduction possible.

sRGB

Image Settings

Step 1 - Supply images in sRGB

Your images must be supplied in sRGB format to ensure the colours print as you are expecting.

To change colour settings in Adobe Photoshop, go to Edit / Convert to Profile and select sRGB IEC61966-2.1 from the drop down.

We advise converting your image to the correct profile, not assigning it. This will ensure that your images print as you expect them to look.

Crop & 300DPI

Step 2 - Correct Crop Size & 300DPI

Please crop your images at your chosen print size at 300DPI. This will ensure your image prints with professional quality and detail even under close inspection.

We do not recommend using the online crop tool to zoom in on images or to adjust the ratio of your images if it does not match your selected print size.

We require 5mm of bleed on every edge of your image that can be trimmed during printing. Please ensure all important elements in your image such as hands, heads, feet, text, logos etc are well within your safe margin and more than 5mm away from the edge of your picture.

Save JPG Format

Step 3 - Save in JPG Format

All images / files uploaded for print must be saved in a JPG format with the jpg quality set to 12.

This will ensure your file is compatible with our website and our printers as we do not accept TIFF, PDF or PNG file types.

Image Alt

Custom Sizes

If you require a custom print size we do not offer as standard. Simply choose the next larger print size up from your custom print size and float your image onto this size. For example, if you are looking for a 23x14” print, as this is not a standard size that we would offer, you would need to select the 24x16” print option. For our larger format photo prints, we are able to trim (approximately) to your desired size before dispatching your order.

Please note in the special instruction box the size of your custom print so the team is aware.

Click the button below to watch a short video on how to custom size your prints.