How Do I Get a Photo Made From a JPEG File?
You can take, view, save and share photographs on your computer without ever using a piece of paper. For an old-fashioned hard copy of a JPEG image file for framing or just to tack on your cubicle at work, though, you'll want a print-out on a sheet of matte or glossy photo paper. Selecting the method that suits your circumstances, you can print hard copies of your pictures using your own computer or a variety of online or offline options.
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Instructions
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Make Your Own Prints
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Load your printer with one or more sheets of paper specifically intended for photographs, such as HP, Kodak or Epson photo paper. Select matte or glossy finish, according to your preference. Adjust the printer's paper guides for the size of the paper you use.
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Open the JPEG file you want to print in an image viewing or editing program. Double-clicking the file name generally opens the default viewing program on your computer.
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Adjust print parameters for the size and number of copies you want to print, and print the photos as you would any other document.
Buy Store Prints
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Save your JPEG file to a portable memory device such as a thumb drive or flash memory card.
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Bring your memory device to a store that processes digital photos. Major chain drug stores and mega-stores such as CVS, Rite-Aid, Target and Walmart usually have machines where you can make your own prints from JPEG files, as do many photography shops.
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Plug your memory device into the print-processing machine and follow the posted instructions to select the size and quantity of prints to purchase. You may also have options to select borders for your prints. Even those stores that don't have do-it-yourself print processing usually offer same-day or overnight printing services.
Buy Online Prints
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Register on a free online photo-management site such as Flickr, Snapfish or Shutterfly.
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Upload your photo or photos to your account per the site's usual process.
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Select the "Print" option in your account and choose the size, quality and number of prints you want, along with extra features such as borders or card-style prints.
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Pay for your prints online with a credit card or PayPal account. Your prints will be mailed to you. Some sites offer an option to pick up your prints at a chain store.
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Tips & Warnings
Some online photo sites offer your first prints for free.
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