Format and resolution
Calculate final size, pixels and effective resolution.
CREATE ACCURATELY FOR THE PHYSICAL WORLD
Graphic design and print: from pixels to paper
Design visuals that keep their impact once printed. Anticipate format, resolution, color, margins and supplier requirements.
01Learn by making
KEY ANSWER
Photoshop is powerful for creating and retouching images for print. Dimensions, resolution, profiles and exports must be prepared carefully, while InDesign or Illustrator is usually better for multi-page or highly typographic layouts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you will be able to do
RGB, CMYK and profiles
Understand conversion, proofing and printer communication.
Poster composition
Build hierarchy, contrast, grid, imagery and typography.
Packaging and mockups
Create the artwork and present it on a Smart Object.
Visual finishing
Manage blacks, flat colors, textures and sharpness.
Output control
Check bleed, margins, profiles and requested format.
SYLLABUS
From principle to finished project
Ask the supplier
Finished size, bleed, ICC profile, paper and requested PDF.
Build at the right size
Dimensions, resolution, orientation, margins and safe areas.
Control color
Working RGB, proofing, CMYK, blacks and gamut.
Compose for impact
Hierarchy, grid, focal point, texture and readability.
Prepare delivery
100% inspection, PDF/TIFF, naming and master PSD archive.
WORKFLOW
A method you can reuse
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Request specifications before designing
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Create at final dimensions
- 3
Proof and correct sensitive colors
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Use a prepress checklist
Guiding principle
Protect the original, document decisions and produce for the final channel.
PRACTICAL PROJECTS
Learn through creation
01
Cultural poster
Create a strong poster that reads at a distance.
02
Product label
Build a visual aligned with the object and brand.
03
Large-format visual
Prepare a banner with the right effective resolution.
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Official documentation to consultAdobe reference on print color managementFeatures can change; check current documentation.
FAQ
Questions about this path
Does Photoshop replace InDesign?+
No. InDesign is better for multi-page and advanced text handling.
Should I always convert to CMYK?+
Not necessarily; follow the printer’s profile and instructions.
Must every image be 300 ppi?+
No. It depends on size, process and viewing distance.
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