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RAW vs JPEG: Which Should You Shoot?

October 22, 2026 by

A JPEG is a finished photo; a RAW file is the raw material for one. That single difference drives everything else: file size, how much you can fix later, and how much work each shot needs. The Core Difference Side by Side RAW JPEG File size Large (often several times a JPEG) Small Ready to … Read more

What DPI Do You Need for Printing? (300 vs 72 Explained)

October 21, 2026 by

The usual answer is 300 DPI, but that number only means something when you know the size you’re printing at. The real question is whether your image has enough pixels for the size you want. This guide shows how to work it out in a minute. The Quick Answer What you’re printing Typical DPI Photos … Read more