In the workflow
Why Source image matters
Return to this nondithered version when changing crop, physical size, or DPI instead of resizing a finished one-bit output.
Practical check
How to evaluate it
Keep an untouched, highest-quality source. Return to it whenever you change crop, size, tone, or DPI so each new output is produced from continuous information.
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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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