File Preparation

File Specifications

Recommended File Sizes for Prints
Minimum for Good Prints Size at 250 dpi
Print Size Pixel Size File Size* Pixel Dimension File Size*
4x6 200 x 300 1 mb 1000 x 1500 4.29 mb
5x7 250 x 300 1.75 mb 1250 x 1750 6.26 mb
8x10 400 x 500 3.5 mb 2000 x 2500 14.4 mb
11x14 700 x 1050 5 mb 2750 x 3500 26.6 mb
16x20 1200 x 1500 9 mb 4000 x 5000 57.3 mb
20x24 1300 x 1530 12 mb 5000 x 6000 85.9 mb
24x30 1550 x 1937 17.5 mb 6000 x 7500 128.8 mb
30x40 1625 x 2166 20 mb 7500 x 10000 214.6 mb
* File sizes listed are based on pixel dimensions with no compression. File sizes will vary based on the content of your images, and JPG images will have a smaller file size.

Images sent through ProFilmet ROES:

Files should be in high-quality JPG, PNG or TIFF formats with the following specifications:
JPG PNG TIFF
Image Mode
  • RGB color
  • 8 Bits/Channel
  • RGB color
  • 8 Bits/Channel
  • RGB color
  • 8 Bits/Channel
Characteristics
  • May have transparency
  • No un-flattened layers
  • No alpha channels
File Options
  • Format: Baseline ("Standard")
  • Compression: NONE
  • Pixel Order: Interleaved
For the best results, we recommend files be in sRGB or Adobe RGB color profiles.
Naming Your Files - For the greatest compatibility with our software, please regard the following:
Files should have less than 31 characters in their filename.
Files cannot contain any of the following special characters: ~ ` ^ & * ( ) = [ ] | " ' < > ?

Files sent through FTP or other means of transfer:

Files not sent through ProFilmet ROES can be of different formats, depending on the purpose and product/service. Please follow the instructions outlined on each respective product/service.

Monitor Calibration

If you do your own color correction, use this image to calibrate your monitor.

Monitor Calibration Image
  1. Order a free calibration print from the order options in your ProFilmet ROES cart.
  2. When you receive your print, view or download the calibration image here.
  3. Match the image on your screen to the image on the print using your monitor's settings.