Why are my pictures distorted on Shutterfly?

Pixelated photos occur when the resolution is too low. Photos that have a low resolution simply have fewer pixels (picture elements) per inch. While the naked eye may not notice a difference on the screen, once printed it is very noticeable. Remember, the higher the resolution, the less fuzzy the photo will look.

Do Shutterfly pictures print blurry?

We are not and cannot be responsible for the original photo being blurry or out-of-focus, even if there is sufficient resolution to be ‘recommended’….Help Center Content.

Photo Resolution Maximum Print Size
less than 640 x 480 Only wallet-size prints recommended

What resolution is best for Shutterfly?

3 megapixels
Recommended Photo Resolution Just set your camera to 3 megapixels or more. (For products with larger print sizes, such as Canvas Prints and poster-sized prints, use a higher resolution. Using larger than 10 megapixels isn’t really necessary!)

How do I upload high quality photos to Shutterfly?

Log in to your Shutterfly account. On the top right of your screen, select My Photos. Click the Upload button on the top right corner of your screen, or drag and drop photos to upload. Once your images have uploaded, a notification will appear on the bottom with an option to add to an album or view all uploaded images.

Does Shutterfly upload full resolution?

Note that Shutterfly currently accepts JPG or JPEG, BMP and PNG file formats (HEIC and HEIF files are accepted via the app only and are converted to JPG at upload) Some additional quick tips: Upload first, then crop!

Are Shutterfly pictures good quality?

Shutterfly’s print image quality is below average, its pricing is average to high, and its website experience is only average. The site has some good points, too, including excellent packaging, shareable online galleries, and the filename or photo title printed on the backs of the photos.

Is Mixbook better than Shutterfly?

That being said, Mixbook’s prices aren’t far off Shutterfly’s. In fact, their base prices are almost identical (although Mixbook’s larger photo books are slightly less expensive). However, we’re giving Mixbook the edge in this round because they’re a little bit more straightforward with pricing than their competitor.

Why do all my pictures say low-resolution on Shutterfly?

We warn you about low-resolution photos. If your photo doesn’t meet our recommended resolutions, the photo will display on our site with a warning. This is to help prevent dissatisfaction due to ordering something that may not print well. It may look okay online, but may not print well.

Are Shutterfly photos good quality?