Properly preparing your art files before uploading them to Lama.co is essential to ensure the best quality of your final printed product.
Step 1: Ensure proper color mode
Fine Art (Giclée) printing requires RGB color mode, not CMYK. Set your file to RGB to maintain the color integrity of your artwork.
Step 2: Select the correct color profile
Use the Adobe 1998 or sRGB color space.
Pro tip :
Go to Photoshop / Color Settings / Working Spaces / RGB
Click Advanced settings box
Choose preferred RGB color space Adobe RGB 1998
In the Color management policies box, Choose Preserve Embedded profiles for RGB, CMYK and Gray settings.
Step 3: Choose the right file format
Your file should be saved in JPG format and weight no more than 100mo.
Step 4: Set the resolution
Your file should be "to the scale" of the print.
The width and height must match the ordered size.
Pro tip:
To check the dimensions of your file in Photoshop, click on: Image -> Image Size
The resolution of your image must be 300 dpi (dots per inch). This is a standard resolution for high-quality, detailed prints.
File preparation checklist:
[ ] File is in RGB color mode, specifically Adobe 1998 or sRGB colour space.
[ ] Image resolution is set to 300 dpi
[ ] Artwork is saved as a JPG file