Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/21/2014 -- Online printing expert 4OVER4.COM posted a new blog entry on the basic terms anyone should know when dealing with digital printing. It includes basic notions for beginners to understand the DPI requirements for print and web resolutions.

4OVER4.COM’s blog post gives simple definitions of DPI (Dots Per Inch) and Resolution to non designers or printers. The company goes over the optimization terms to help printing beginners avoid professional printing disappointment.

In terms of DPI values, the online printer explains how while 72dpi is a standard web value, an ideal image for printing should be around the 150dpi to 300dpi. The approximate resolution will depend on printing size and purpose.

The post on the basics of image resolution also explains the differences between JPEG, PNG and GIF as the most common file formats for image exchange. While they are all images, JPEG is more suitable for photography. PNG’s strength is transparency preservation and GIF supports animations.

There is also an explanation on how resizing an image does not necessarily involve lowering its quality. Making a file smaller is more practical in terms of sharing it through the web. It also features an example of image compression using an online file optimizer, showing how an file can be compressed to half its size without compromising image quality.

4OVER4.COM specializes in online printing and custom print products. Visit their company company blog to learn about print related topics. For more information about their products and services visit their website or contact them at (718) 932 2700 .

About 4OVER4.COM
Online printing company 4OVER4.COM, an NYC printing firm, is a green printing company that serves tens of thousands of clients nationally and whose printing New York facility began operations in 1999.4OVER4.COM provides unmatched technical and customer support and instant online pricing and ordering for full color printing services since 1999, 4OVER4.COM has offered free expert file review and free online proofs without any obligation to purchase. As a green printing company, we are strongly oriented towards sustainable environmental renewal, and we are happy to lead the way with environmentally and socially responsible printing practices and projects among national as well as New York Printers.