In the workflow
Why Bitmap matters
A laser photo is normally handled as a bitmap because its tone and detail are represented pixel by pixel.
Practical check
How to evaluate it
Check pixel dimensions, file format, and the intended physical size together. A bitmap that looks sharp on a phone can still be too small for the selected engraving dimensions.
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How to Prepare a Photo for Laser Engraving
A complete, machine-neutral workflow for choosing, cropping, tuning, dithering, sizing, inspecting, and testing a laser engraving photo.
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