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Quick Question...Why Size Images Do You Use In PDFs?

by Lance K
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For those of you putting out PDFs, do you stick to a standard size for images or does it depend on the specific project? What size do you use most often? Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve B
    What is your definition of "standard size?"

    To be honest, I didn't know there was a standard that has been established.

    I just use my own judgement and good sense along with plenty of white space and decent size borders for images. I also alternate them with left and right align.

    Good luck to you,

    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author Lance K
      Originally Posted by Steve B View Post

      What is your definition of "standard size?"

      To be honest, I didn't know there was a standard that has been established.

      I just use my own judgement and good sense along with plenty of white space and decent size borders for images. I also alternate them with left and right align.

      Good luck to you,

      Steve

      Steve, sorry I meant standard in the sense of what you use personally. Meaning do you use the same size every time or is it project specific. Thanks for the reply.
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  • Profile picture of the author keyon
    Originally Posted by Lance K View Post

    For those of you putting out PDFs, do you stick to a standard size for images or does it depend on the specific project? What size do you use most often? Thanks.
    Are talking about resolution or dimensions?
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    • Profile picture of the author Lance K
      Originally Posted by keyon View Post

      Are talking about resolution or dimensions?
      Dimensions.
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      • Profile picture of the author Steve B
        Understood.

        I tend to go with images that are maybe on the small side compared to some that I have seen. Generally mine are no larger than 300 px on the longest side (either horizontal or vertical).

        Of course, if I use an infographic or something similar then I'm going to size it to fit snugly against the margins.

        I guess my own philosophy is that I don't want to make my viewers have to scroll excessively which sometimes happens when big images are inserted into text.

        I believe the images should enhance or make what you're writing more interesting or appealing, but they should be secondary to your narrative - not so large that they become the center of attention.

        Just my thoughts.

        Steve

        P.S. I prefer images without borders, just ample white space all around. But that's just my preference.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marketing Fool
    I mean, it's totally going to depend on the image...what you're trying to convey with it...the overall look and feel of the pdf...etc. There is no one sized fits all standard.
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    • Profile picture of the author keyon
      One thing I keep in mind when choosing a size for an image is whether or not the reader will be printing the document. For example, I find it really annoying to dowload a PDF with full-page images (likely a PDF that was made from a print file) that would probably eat up an entire color cartidge just to print. So I never use the same layout document for both online and offline documents. I also take care not to use colors uneccessarily, as this also makes the document more expensive for my customers to print.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lance K
      Originally Posted by Marketing Fool View Post

      I mean, it's totally going to depend on the image...what you're trying to convey with it...the overall look and feel of the pdf...etc. There is no one sized fits all standard.
      I'm thinking about an image at the start of each section that ties in nicely with what that section is about. Just something to break up the monotany of reading plain text and spruce up the look just a little.
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  • Profile picture of the author vk3
    I'm partial to wider, thinner, more abstract images for "monotony-breaking" ones, specifically between new sections - then I stick with "regular" shape/size dimensions that fit the original image size best from there.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    Just like a webpage, the image sizes I use inside a pdf depends on the image. I don't think there is a standard size you should just use. I put all of my PDFs together inside of Microsoft Word so I format and lay it all out there and use whatever sized images fit the formatting best.
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