If you use a digital camera or scan images to be placed in your layouts, it is important to understand how to capture and submit the images so that they will reproduce well.

The term resolution is used to describe the sharpness and clarity of a printed or digital image. The resolution of a printer or monitor is stated in dpi (dots per inch). The resolution of an image is expressed in ppi (pixels per inch). However, dpi and ppi are often used interchangeably.

The total number of pixels in an image will determine the maximum size at which it should be printed. See the Digital Imaging Quick Reference for guidelines.

• As images get smaller, so do the pixels, allowing more pixels per inch.
• As the photo gets larger, so do the pixels, requiring more pixels to maintain the detail and sharpness.
• If images are reproduced using an inadequate number of pixels, the image will appear pixelized.

Note: What looks good on your monitor may not reproduce well in your yearbook. Most monitors require an image of 72 ppi to display well. Images that will be reproduced in your yearbook should be 300 ppi.