To ensure the photographs or artwork you upload and place within your VaseExpression will look great, please make sure to upload high-resolution / high-quality images. The reasoning behind our suggestion stands that we are unable to make your low-resolution photo or image appear to look "better", we can only reproduce what you choose to upload.
If you choose to create a completely ‘Custom Theme’ VaseExpression, you will not be using one of our existing ‘Themes’, but will actually be creating your own artwork. There are many such ways you my do that, including the option to create the Theme-background with a graphics design program (such as Photoshop), scan your own photograph, drawing or painting, or use a digital photograph.
Supported Image Types
VaseExpressions.com supports images in JPEG, PNG, and GIF formats. Please ensure the resolution meets or exceeds our recommendations. Most digital cameras save images in a JPEG format.
Image Size and Resolution
To ensure your images are the correct size and resolution, please see the below Image Guide. Following is the minimum resolution necessary to produce good quality VaseExpressions. If available, a higher-resolution image may produce superior results.
The resolution requirement (in pixels per inch) is 150ppi, at the actual size.
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Product Type
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PPI (Pixels Per Inch)
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Recommended pixel dimensions
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Notes
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I’m adding my photo to a pre-designed theme
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150ppi
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photo image area (3.5" x 3.5") = 525 x 525 pixels
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This image size recommendation is for inserting into one of our many pre designed background themes.
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I’m creating my own fully customized theme
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150ppi
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photo/graphic image area (8.5" x 12.00") = 1300 x 1700 pixels
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To fill the full area, we recommend that you use images that are equal to or larger than the recommended sizes. For images smaller than these sizes, you should not fill the full area, but will have additional "white space"
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We always recommend that you use images that are at least equal to, and preferably larger than, the recommended sizes listed above. During the ‘Upload Photo’ step (when creating a VaseExpression), a warning will appear for any photo or image that is larger than the resolution of the image allows.
Suggested Color Profiles
It is recommended that you use an sRGB color profile for your photos or images; however, we also support CMYK images.