{"id":4803,"date":"2024-10-14T11:40:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T00:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/blog\/?p=4803"},"modified":"2025-01-29T10:05:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T23:05:56","slug":"top-3-reasons-why-screenshots-dont-work-for-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/top-3-reasons-why-screenshots-dont-work-for-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Reasons Why Screenshots Don\u2019t Work for Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One common mistake we see is people taking a screenshot of their design instead of downloading the proper file type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a screenshot might look fine on your screen, it usually won\u2019t give you the high resolution needed for a sharp, clear print. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into why you should always download your design as a high-quality JPG<\/strong> or PNG<\/strong> for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top three reasons why you shouldn\u2019t use screenshots for printing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pixellation or Blurry Prints<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Screenshots are taken at the resolution of your screen, which can be much lower than what\u2019s needed for a quality print. This means when we try to print your design, it might come out blurry<\/strong> or pixellated<\/strong> (like the image below left).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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File Size Limitations<\/strong>: <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Screenshots are often smaller in file size, which means they don\u2019t contain enough detail to give you the crisp, clean lines you want in a printed sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, while it might seem easier to just grab a screenshot, it may not give you the professional quality you\u2019re looking for in your final sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watermark Logos<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you take a screenshot or download a preview image of a design on a website that contains Stock Images, you\u2019ll usually be able to view the logo that has been put on top of the image to protect it. See the example below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This watermark logo will be very obvious when printed. Instead, you need to pay for the use of the image or go to a different website that offers royalty-free usage rights. Read our guide on how to avoid watermarked imagery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, while it might seem easier to just grab a screenshot, it may not give you the professional quality you\u2019re looking for in your final sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get the Best Quality File for Printing<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To make sure your stickers turn out as sharp as possible, it\u2019s always best to download your design as a large-sized high-quality JPG or PNG<\/strong> from whatever design software you\u2019re using, whether that\u2019s Canva, Photoshop, or another tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These file types are usually high-resolution and retain all the detail needed for a perfect print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n