Web-Sized Images & Email-Sized Images

You’ll want high-resolution scans for printing, but lighter “web-sized” versions load fast for email, slideshows, and websites. Below are clear before/after examples.

Photos posted online or sent via email don’t need as many pixels as prints. Smaller web-sized files open faster and are easier to view on any device—especially for friends using slower connections.

Sample photo used to demonstrate resizing for web and email — Sample photo used in the examples below.

How web-sizing improves on-screen viewing

Large, print-ready images often exceed the display area of a typical monitor. A scaled version fits the screen without scrolling and keeps email/file sizes reasonable.

Before Web Sizing (on monitor)

Before web sizing: on a 19-inch display the image extends beyond the viewable area

After Web Sizing (on monitor)

After web sizing: the same image fits cleanly on a 19-inch display at 1280×960

Before Web / Email Sizing

Email example before sizing: oversized image forcing scroll and slow loading

After Web / Email Sizing

Email example after sizing: right-sized image that loads quickly and fits the screen

When to use each file type

High-resolution scans: best for printing, archiving, and future editing.
Web-sized copies: best for email, on-screen viewing, websites, and slideshows.

We always preserve your high-resolution masters. If you’d like a set of web-sized copies for easy sharing, just note it on your order.

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