Editorial
Annual reports with a clean cutout
Annual report covers and section openers often use cutouts. Here is the print-friendly workflow.
No signup. No watermark. Processed in a browser.
Drop your photo
Any clear photo works.
PNG·JPG·WebP
How it works
01
Pick a subject
A headshot of leadership, a product, or a facility photo.
02
Drop it above
Download the transparent PNG.
03
Composite at print resolution
300 DPI at the final size. A5 cover needs 1748 by 2480 pixels.
Things that help
—Print requirements are 300 DPI at final size. Do not downscale.
—For colour matching, ask the print shop for a proof before the full run.
—CMYK conversion happens at the print shop. Leave the file RGB.
Common questions
What resolution for print?
300 DPI at the final physical size.
Can I use the same photos as the website?
Web photos are often too low resolution for print. Start from originals.
Do I need to convert to CMYK?
No. The print shop handles that.