01
Use originals
Camera files or original phone photos are usually better than screenshots or downloaded images.
Upload Guide
Upload better files for a better printed album.
This guide helps customers avoid common upload problems: screenshots, compression, blurry faces, poor brightness, risky cropping, and duplicate images.
Clearer decisionsHelps customers choose better before ordering.
Fewer mistakesReduces wrong files, wrong size, and unclear expectations.
Easy to followClear guidance with direct links to the next relevant step.
Upload flow
1Use original files.
2Check sharpness.
3Avoid compressed downloads.
4Keep faces away from edges.
5Wait until upload is complete.
Upload quality
The uploaded file controls the final print quality.
A beautiful album cannot fully fix a weak file. Use original, high-quality images whenever possible.
02
Avoid compression
Social apps and messaging apps often reduce file quality before download.
03
Check sharpness
Zoom in before upload. If faces are blurry on screen, they may print soft.
04
Watch cropping
Important faces and text should not sit too close to the image edge.
05
Name files clearly
Clear file naming can help keep stories and sequences organized.
06
Upload early
Do not wait until the last moment if your order depends on large image files.
Before upload
Final file checklist.
| Check | Good | Risky |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Original phone/camera photo. | Screenshot, WhatsApp download, Instagram/Facebook download. |
| Sharpness | Faces are clear when zoomed in. | Faces are blurry, shaky, or out of focus. |
| Brightness | Image has usable detail in faces and important areas. | Very dark, blown out, or heavy filter. |
| Crop safety | Important faces are not too close to edges. | Heads, hands, text, or details near the edge. |
| Duplicates | Best version selected. | Many almost identical images uploaded together. |
Large uploads
Large files may take time.
Do not close the browser while uploading. Use stable internet and wait until the upload has fully completed before checking out or sending order details.
- avoid unstable mobile data where possible;
- keep the browser open;
- upload from a device where originals are stored;
- contact Pixmig if upload fails repeatedly.
Best result
Upload quality is part of album quality.
If the file is low resolution, blurry, compressed, or dark, the printed result may reflect that. Pixmig can make the album well, but the file still matters.
Simple rule: original files are almost always safer than screenshots or social-media downloads.