ALexG
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Does anyone know how big (aprox pixels) a decal should be for a sierra?
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Carl Fisher
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pixels is a relative term since it depends entirely on your print resolution (72ppi, 150ppi, 300ppi, etc...)
Determine how big you want it using a ruler and then resize accordingly. Most image software will let you resize by inch or cm as well as pixel.
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Determine how big you want it using a ruler and then resize accordingly. Most image software will let you resize by inch or cm as well as pixel.
*** Edited to correct the resolution units ***
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LagniappeRob
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DPI isn't the same as PPI... If you want to learn more, here's a good explanation: All About Digital Photos - The Myth of DPI (I worked with a printer and we'd run into this problem. Check out the "The Horrible DPI Mistake" section to see what can and DID happen.)
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mpmopc
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1"x1.75" for a Serria
Carl Fisher
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Yes I incorrectly labeled as dpi instead of ppi.
As a simple explanation though to answer the OP's question, a 100px image at 72ppi resolution will print a different size than a 100px image at 150ppi.
As a simple explanation though to answer the OP's question, a 100px image at 72ppi resolution will print a different size than a 100px image at 150ppi.
Carl Fisher
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As a side note, that's a good little article that Rob posted. Pretty clear explanation for anyone who has to deal with print shops.
ALexG
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ok, I didn't want to start a philosophical war about pixels 
, Inches then, thanks for the reply
, Inches then, thanks for the reply
Carl Fisher
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No war. He was absolutely correct that I gave incorrect info.
A ruler is your friend. I figured you had the size in inches but were actually looking for a pixel recomendadion.
A ruler is your friend. I figured you had the size in inches but were actually looking for a pixel recomendadion.