Is it better to resize your image to the print size?

[Cris_L]

As the title says really, is there any advantage in resizing your image in PS to the size that you are getting printed (6 x 4, A4, A3 etc etc), or is it fine to just let the software at the other end do it for you? (referring to online print labs).

 

[jamesoliverstone]

Personally I prefer to resize to the exact print dimensions so that I am in charge of the quality and can fine tune the final output.

 

[DekHog]

Well, if you don't decide what gets cropped off, a machine will.... not a great idea!

 

[nikonuser]

resize before sending to printer and dont forget to output sharpen once the image is resized.
Dave

 

[whitey]

Personally I prefer to resize to the exact print dimensions so that I am in charge of the quality and can fine tune the final output.

I do the same now, that way you can set everything how you want should an image be a slightly different size to what you need

 

[scottthehat]

resize before you send for print,and i always find after resizing the bigger the print the more sharpening it needs.
also depends what the pics of,

 

[Photoshooter]

Hi Cris

I always resize to what prints I want. If you crop your image the machines would almost certainly see it differently. I then put them in folders labelled with the different sizes. I agree with check sharpening after resizing.
Regards Jim

 

[Cris_L]

Ah cheers guys, a definitive answer then. I know what to do in the future.