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Hi there! I've been racking my brain trying to export a 2x3m design on Affinity Photo to PDF for printing..... but the document keeps turning out extremely blurry no matter how much I try play around with the settings. 

Desperately need help! 

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Hi Michelle,

What dimensions are your document before export? If possible could you proved the .afpub file in question so I can look into this further for you?

Thanks

C

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It appears that the "cloud" objects are pixelated in an insufficient resolution to use them in that upscaled size without jagging. Look at this 25% zoom view:

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The best would be to use the clouds as vector objects – or, as workaround, to add smooth strokes to cover their jagged enlargement pixels.

 

 

macOS 10.14.6 | MacBookPro Retina 15" | Eizo 27" | Affinity V1

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Just a hint: Be aware that a print in that size (2 x 3 m) will be seen/watched/read from a much larger distance than a smaller poster or a book. Therefore with increasing print size the resolution may be reduced. Whereas a book needs 300 dpi your sample would be sufficient in 50 - 100 dpi (or even less, if it becomes placed at a high position > larger distance).

To test the impression of resolution (and text size) before print:
1. place a red line rectangle of about 30 x 20 cm on a jaggy area in your layout
2. set your app zoom value showing that rectangle in its true size on screen (proof with ruler or e.g. a letter sheet)
3. step away and look at the screen at the expected reading distance (e.g. 2-5 m)
4. check the appearance of details on screen

macOS 10.14.6 | MacBookPro Retina 15" | Eizo 27" | Affinity V1

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