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How to check for photo resolution?

Pixelated or blurry photos are definitely big letdowns when you see your final prints. So please make sure that your photos have the required resolution for the size you have chosen.

Windows

Windows Explorer
To check a photo's resolution on a Windows PC, select the file you want to use. Right-click on the image and then select "Properties."
Windows File Properties
A window will appear with the image's details. Go to the "Details" tab to see the image's dimensions and resolution.

Mac OSX

OSX Finder
Checking a photo's resolution on a Mac is similar to a PC. Select the image you want to use and "Right-click" on it. Click on "Get Info"
Upload your image to HappyMoose
The image information window will open. You can find the image dimension and resolution under the "More Info" tab.