I purchased a vector pack. All vectors came with the default 72 dpi. Based on what I read on the web, it is not necessary to be concerned with dpi with vectors since no quality is lost when increading the image size.

My question is, most of the templates mention 200dpi which equals 200px for 1 inch. So, if I want to create a 3x3 inch image for teddy bears at 200 dpi, all I need to worry about is creating a 600x600 px image and not worry about the default 72 dpi vector image right?

Also, is there an advantage to following the templates or is it just easier to create one big image at 3000x3000 px and resize on each garment?

Your help is much appreciated.

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You have the concept correct. 200 dpi x 3 inches = 600 pixels.

You should create one large square image. There is no need to create different sizes that are the same shape.

http://tutortanith.com/#imagesize

Templates are most useful for bleed products: buttons, cards, mousepad etc where you need to keep the important elements inside the zone that won't be affected by the bleed trimming.

Thanks,

If I understand you correctly, I can just create one large square for most items that need a square shape like 3x3 or 6x6, but if the template requires 5x7 as in bibs for example, I should create a separate rectange shape? I am wondering this due the unwanted white space.

Thanks

Correct - how important it is so make a separate image for a separate shape depends upon whether the background is colored or white. If colored it is best to be the exactly correct shape. If white there is some flexibility but depending upon the design may look not quite fitted correctly - too much white space or just awkward. That happens especially with square shaped text / images put on round stuff - it is too often obvious it was never designed for a round product.

Hi Tanith,

Just one more question. I know it's ok for vectors created at 72dpi if the image is large like 2000px by 2000px, but those the same apply to jpg files.

I have high resolution jpg files created at 72dpi.
These will print fine as long as the resolution is about 200px right?

Thanks,

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Do you know if lentivirus based vectors (allowing stable transduction of cells) insert to host DNA at specific sequences or randomly? I know it is a replication independent process.

not even close to what is being discussed here....