Photos found on Governor Heineman's web site are typically of a low print quality so that they will load faster for online viewing. High quality images for printing, are available, by request, for most of the photos found on the Governor's site. To request a high quality photo file, please contact the Webmaster.
The original photo file will be sent to you via e-mail in JPEG (.jpg) format, unless you request a different format. The photo sent to you may look different from what you viewed on the web, as it will not have been edited. You can save the photo file to your computer and then edit it yourself using photo editing software, or you can save it on a disk or cd and take it to a photo processing center and ask them to edit it for you.
If you are doing the printing yourself, review the tips below for best results:
#1 Download the photo file to your PC. Before opening the photo file in your photo editing software make a copy of the photo file. You can then work with the copy and still have the original photo file if you need it later.
#2 Resolution - You should set the photo image resolution somewhere between 200 to 300 DPI/PPI for sharp, clear printing. If text is to be added, then a higher resolution is essential.
#3 Adjustments - Make any needed adjustments, such as brightness/contrast, hue/saturation, or sharpening the image. How you do this will depend on what photo editing software you are using. If you need assistance editing the photo look in the manual that came with your photo editing software or try online HELP.
#4 Saving - When you are done save the photo file. JPEG images are compressed when saved so they will lose a little bit of quality each time they are saved (if saved with the same name).
#5 Printing - You will get better results if you use a photo quality printer that has been set to print in high quality mode. You will also get better results if you use photo paper. These papers have a finish that does not allow the ink to bleed, like on normal paper. Using photo paper will result in sharper, clearer pictures.
If you have questions or problems please contact either the Webmaster OR the CIO Help Desk.