What export settings should I use from Aperture 3 for magazine publication?
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I’m sending photos from Aperture 3 to a magazine publisher rather than printing them myself. I understand how to export, but I’m unsure which export settings are appropriate for print publication. Specifically, what should I use for resolution/DPI, color space, and file format when delivering images to a publisher?
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I had to do this once, and I sent the people .TIFF files.
DPI is largely irrelevant for you as you are not printing it. You're dealing with Pixels, not dots at your stage. (ie. not printing). You just want to send the file at 100% original size. However many X and Y pixels that is.
Color space is subjective - I use sRGB, which is better for screen viewing as I understand it. I think Adobe color space is more for printing, but I could be wrong. I won't advise you on that personally but you could always ask your magazine contact which they prefer?
By the way -- congratulations on getting your photos printed!! It's a good feeling isn't it :-)
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For delivery to a magazine, export the images at their full original pixel dimensions rather than downscaling them. In this workflow, the DPI/PPI setting is usually not the important part—the publisher is working from the image’s pixel dimensions and will handle final print production.
TIFF is a safe choice for publication delivery, and that’s what one contributor used successfully.
For color space, the best answer is to ask the magazine which profile they want. If they have no preference, sRGB is commonly used and widely compatible, while some print workflows may prefer Adobe RGB. Since publisher requirements vary, confirming with your contact is the most reliable option.
In short:
- export at 100% original size
- use TIFF if possible
- don’t worry much about DPI unless the publisher specifies it
- ask the publisher which color space they require
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