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mmzentz
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April 24, 2019
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Exporting a Larger Scale

  • April 24, 2019
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Hello,

I am using Adobe Photoshop CC 2018, release 19.1.5, and I am looking to export a large banner, 42X120inches. However, when I go to export it the scale will not let me exceed 46%. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

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    Correct answer Michael Bullo

    Resolution is a critical factor here. Have you been given any guidelines by your printing service? Graphics for documents are generally 300dpi but the numbers are often much lower for things like banners.

    Also note that Photoshop can export out a PDF. From the Save As menu change the Format from Photoshop to Photoshop PDF.

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    Michael Bullo
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    Michael BulloCommunity Expert
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    April 24, 2019

    Could you provide a little more info on what this is for as it could influence any suggestions.

    For example, if you were printing this and it were to be viewed at a distance you might not need as high a resolution as you think. In this case, you might be able to get away with exporting out a significantly smaller file.

    Could exporting this thing out in pieces be an option?

      mmzentz
      mmzentzAuthor
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      April 24, 2019

      Yes its to be hung on a railing in the student center on a college campus. The campus printing service needs to to be in a PDF file. So I typically export from Photoshop as a JPG and then convert it to a PDF on my Mac using the Preview application. However, when I do so the whole banner is too small and that is when I realized it is scaled at 46%, which is not 42x120inches. The printing service told me that the PDF of the banner needs to be enlarged 1090%.

      Michael Bullo
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      Michael BulloCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      April 24, 2019

      Resolution is a critical factor here. Have you been given any guidelines by your printing service? Graphics for documents are generally 300dpi but the numbers are often much lower for things like banners.

      Also note that Photoshop can export out a PDF. From the Save As menu change the Format from Photoshop to Photoshop PDF.

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