Bentley’s Cat Urn

Photo Tips

What type of Images are best for engraving? 

When it comes to quality, the quality of the image greatly determines the quality of the engraving. Most images are acceptable for engraving, some are not. The ones that are not usually have certain characteristics about them such as very faded, very low detail or the subject has a shadow over it. Usually, the higher the detail and the better the contrast the better the results. Some images just need a minor adjustment and we provide this service free with each order. We also include background removal upon request. If you have a favorite photo that doesn’t meet the ideal standards GOOD NEWS we can work with any photo because we understand how that image captures the soul of your dearly departed. Our special techniques allow us to recreate portions of the photo that might be cut off like a tip of an ear or a leg. Perhaps there is a reflection in your pet’s eyes that can be corrected also. We take pride in creating a final resting place that brings life to your memorial. One thing to keep in mind while designing your pet memorial keepsake is that it should represent a celebration of his or her life as well as marking its existence here on earth. Now with having said that let me give you a few more tips on the photo you will submit for engraving 

1. You need to send the original photo if possible. The photo should not be taken off of social media because the photo is compressed when transferred. 

1. Try to find a photo that has good lighting, a photo taken outside on a cloudy day can be perfect. Sometimes when a photo is taken outside on a sunny day it can wash the pet out or produce dramatic shadows. 

1. Pictures taken in low light can be grainy and this can’t be correctly fully. 

1. Pictures cannot be texted they must be emailed to info1@paws2heaven.com, you will have a place to upload a photo on the order form 

1. Taking a photo of a photo is not ideal but if it is the only photo you have, we will help you though the best process in transferring the photo to a digital format 

When it comes to image size, the larger the image the better. With that said, it’s better to not resize the image before either uploading or emailing any image file. We accept almost any image file but we recommend JPG, JPEG, PSD, PNG, BMP, TIF, DOC and PSD file formats. 

If you need help getting your photo/scan to us please don’t hesitate to contact us either by email or phone. 

What is the best way to scan my Image in for engraving? 

Although we accept almost all forms of image files, if you’re scanning your image, we recommend scanning it at 300 DPI Ideally 600dpi would be best. Nevertheless, we understand most images places such as Walmart or CVS only offer 300dpi. If you do not have access to a scanner, you can do one of the following methods to get us your image. First you can MAIL us your image, your image will be returned with your order. Second you can take your image or document to a (Copying Store) such as Kinko’s, they will usually scan the image in a place it on a CD or flash drive for you or e-mail it to us at the time of scanning. Once you have the image on a CD/flash card simply put the CD/flash card in your computer and select the image from your CD/flash drive when you are attaching the image in your E-Mail program. Please pay attention to make sure your email account is not asking you to resize the photo. You need to send the photo in its original size. 

If you have any problems, we are more than happy to assist in helping you through the process, please give us a call or text 1-614-425-7297 

Here are some tips when E-Mailing Image’s 

(1) Send the highest resolution or largest picture available. (2) If windows ask you if you want to make the picture smaller for E-mailing click NO. (3) If scanning in, scan in at 300-600 DPI