Developing digital photos are a lot more complex than just bringing a roll of film into your local photo digital lab. There are many decisions to make - other than glossy or matte you have got to decide not only what size you want, but more importantly what size you can get without degrading the quality of picture. Other factors you should be aware when you are getting ready to develop your photos online, is the ability to edit or crop your photos, and uploading them for printing. The benefits of having digital pictures are that you can easily organize your photos by creating an online photo album, or you can categorize your pictures right on your PC. No more bulky negatives to worry about and re-prints are as easy as opening a file. However, make sure you give yourself some extra time when uploading and editing your pictures (especially if you have a slower internet connection). The higher your camera's resolution (or the higher quality your picture is) the longer it will take to upload each picture Many online photo labs have free digital photo software (such as http://www.photodirect.com or the Canadian site http://www.photodirect.ca), which makes the delicate" uploading task much easier. Make sure that these programs include photo editing software or that the online photo lab allows you to edit your photos. You definitely don't want to get your holiday vacation pictures only to find the heads and feet cut off from all the photos. Another factor to take into consideration is to make sure that the size photos you want is suitable for the resolution of your picture. In other words, if you have a 1.0 megapixel camera, it is not recommended that you, for example, enlarge your photo to an 8 X 10 picture. Your photos will turn out grainy, and overall not very attractive. Generally, you will find that a resolution of less than 1280 X 1024 pixels is not recommended for digital printing, but is more suited for emailing or putting on a website. Some digital photo software will actually tell you if your photo is suitable for digital printing. A benefit of having a higher-resolution camera is that you are able to enlarge your photo with minimal loss in quality. However, if you do not plan to enlarge your photos, it is recommended that you stick to a lower resolution because the higher the resolution is, the larger the file. Digital printing is an exciting new venture, it allows you to the convience of taking as many pictures as you want and picking out only the ones you want. No more shut-eye" pictures to worry about and you are in the driver's seat when it comes to the manipulating and editing of your pictures. Most of all, you can do this all in the comfort and privacy of your own home (no more paranoid encounters with the photo lab technician, who might have saw those slightly embarrassing photos)!! Please visit our website http://www.photodirect.com or contact us at Direct Photolabs Inc., 401-50 Burnhamthorpe Rd West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C2 Canada, for any questions you may have concerning digital printing or if you have any questions regarding our extensive product lines or services, you can contact us by support@photodirect.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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