I have found someone who can explain Inkscape in a language a 64 year old man can understand. You have a new subscriber and I have a lot of videos to watch. Thank you for what you do. You are really knowledgeable and seem to have fun teaching us
I Laughed aloud when you asked "is anyone still watching?"..........the math is not my forte, but very useful for this.... With that said, I still don't know what I'm doing. Your videos are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have learned so much watching your videos! Inkscape is amazing! You are a wonderful teacher and always so very friendly and helpful! You definitely go the extra mile.
Thank you for this video. I was trying to use Inkscape to make figures for a scientific paper and was having a nightmare exporting. Now it works and they look great. Lifesaver!
Thank you so very much, Linda! I just logged in and am so appreciative of your support. I love making these videos and I love the community we all are a part of with Inkscape. Many many thanks! - Rick
Have worked on a few iterations of a maker's mark. Because of your tutorials I was able to put my signature on one of them using trace bitmap. I was pretty happy about that but, export went south. I'll review this video tomorrow and try again. Many thanks.
Thanks for explaining that but now the artwork is so much bigger than the bounding box. How do you scale the artwork down to fit within the new boundaries when you fix the export size?
Thanks! Mini-menu missing? It must be a setting in Preferences. Edit-Preferences ... I'm not at my computer but I know in the Preferences side bar menu there are categories and one should have Import/ Export and I think the "ask for export settings mini menu" toggle box is in there. Some people set the mini menu and then turn off the pop-up option so they don't need the extra step. Hope this helps!
Nice. What about stickers, for example, with the dimension 2800/2800. First, do the stickers need to be 300 dpi or not, and if it does, what do we do to make it 2800/2800/300 dpi?
Great tutorial! Dumb questions warning!: 1. Does the dpi matter in the svg file? The dpi option is not available when exporting the svg. I'm supposing that since it's a vector image, it does not matter. But, I'm very new at this, so I don't really know. 2. Is there a difference between SAVING as plain svg and EXPORTING as plain svg? Or, do we wind up with the same thing in the end?
These are great questions! I believe DPI doesn't matter in svg, because its a vector format. Saving vs exporting is all about preference and use. I save all my Inkscape work with Save because I may want to revisit it down the road. Export is just another way of saying send this to a folder somewhere as a specific file type. That's one way to look at it.
This is an important video Rick with a lot of good info. But I have two questions. 1. (I'm using V1.2.2) I can't find a way to open the Bit depth "mini-menu". How is that done? 2. I'm preparing for a regular need for POD printing of images at 24" square, that originate as photos. Will the technique in this video help maintain quality and minimize pixelation of _raster_ images? Thanks for all you do!
@@IronEchoDesign some POD sites require a specific dimension at 300 pdi, the design won't fit perfectly on the product or in some cases won't be accepted if your designs doesn't match the required size at 300 dpi, this is why this question was asked a lot by POD sellers.
@@IronEchoDesign I tried this method but it didn't work for me, I want to export a 500px × 500px png file at 300 dpi, I multiplied this number by 96 divided by 300, but when I enter 300 the image size changes
The correct number for 500x by 500px output is to enter 160px by 160px in Document properties. 500px desired x 96 = 48000. Divide that by 300 and you get the 160px. Open and close the Export menu. Sometimes it sticks. I just ran it live in Inkscape and the output yield the correct 500px by 500px at 300dpi.
I Will finish watchin in a mo, but please could you do a detailed vid on clipping ,especially an item like a mug with a hole through the handle, or any other item with holes where you want that clear space, I would appreciate this so much, I struggle to do this in one hit,
I'll see if I can get a project together on clipping. There's a Trace Bitmap video on this channel ( the one with an astronaut on a building in the thumbnail) that goes over a few clipping scenarios that might help in the meantime. Thanks!
Good news : Looks like the 1.3 version fix this issue in the advance export settings, using the (pHYs DPI). It didn't seem to work with older versions, but now it really does work. I leave it at 96 but I force it to 300 in the pHYs of the .png export. I use the native "photo" app in Win10 to look at the "photo information data", and it shows 300 dpi without altering the image size.
I wonder if it's really a 300 dpi now? I cannot zoom more in my 300 than in my 96 before I start to see the pixels. In my understanding, I should be able to at least zoom in 3 times more? No? Humm maybe I have a low resolution monitor?
Inkscape cannot export or save at 300dpi. It says so when the save dialog opens but it dose not save as such. I save it as 300dpi and brought it into Gimp and the resolution was 100dpi. I did this because the printer I sent my work to said it was pixelated the resolution was to low. I had to redesign the artwork with Gimp.
Just saw your other mention on the original export video. I’m guessing there is a gradient effect or drop shadow filter. There are ways to fix it if that’s the case. What is the design?
Thanks for the video, good information. However I am confused. I just did the test with an image at 96 dpi and the same at 300 dpi (I added this in the window that pops up when exporting) I looked at the image properties in Gimp and Krita and they mark the dpi the same as I exported them 🤔
@@IronEchoDesign Yes, I get the point. But the test I did is with a 1440x1728 pxl image, that is without changing the size, just the dpi. I must say that I don't usually print and this has always been confusing to me 🙃
That's exactly right. The 1440px by 1728px will export perfectly at 300dpi. It only becomes an issue when people try to input their POD dimensions, do their design, rightfully set to 300dpi and then export. The file becomes bigger than intended, and is rejected when uploaded to the POD site. I never noticed it for years until I kept seeing the question coming up in the comments.
Haha- I'm in the same boat. Inkscape set to 300dpi but sizes export based on 96dpi even when you make 300dpi the default in system settings. Headache! But I still love Inkscape.
@@IronEchoDesign Vector, I think. It was an svg file. I scaled it down till all the vector lines should be one pixel wide and exported it as png and the lines were blurry.
otherwise, it is not an issue, if you made a design in a certain size and upon increasing DPI size also gets bigger just let the printing shop know its actual size before printing. there they can compress it to the required size on the printing machine
Yes. Totally agree. The printer's required specs is what should be followed. Export at 300 dpi at the bigger size is no problem because a good printer can handle it. Some POD sites have a fixed requirement and this math trick helps people figure out how to output their work for the constrained needs of the POD. Shouldn't be a problem but its a weird one.
I have found someone who can explain Inkscape in a language a 64 year old man can understand. You have a new subscriber and I have a lot of videos to watch. Thank you for what you do. You are really knowledgeable and seem to have fun teaching us
I Laughed aloud when you asked "is anyone still watching?"..........the math is not my forte, but very useful for this.... With that said, I still don't know what I'm doing. Your videos are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Haha! Thanks so much!
I have learned so much watching your videos! Inkscape is amazing! You are a wonderful teacher and always so very friendly and helpful! You definitely go the extra mile.
Thank you again! Inkscape is pretty amazing, and I'm so happy we can all explore it together.
Exactly what I needed! Thank you
Thank you!! I’m so glad it helped, and I really appreciate the support! 😀🙏
Thank you for this video. I was trying to use Inkscape to make figures for a scientific paper and was having a nightmare exporting. Now it works and they look great. Lifesaver!
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Thanks!
Thank you so very much, Linda! I just logged in and am so appreciative of your support. I love making these videos and I love the community we all are a part of with Inkscape. Many many thanks! - Rick
Have worked on a few iterations of a maker's mark. Because of your tutorials I was able to put my signature on one of them using trace bitmap. I was pretty happy about that but, export went south. I'll review this video tomorrow and try again. Many thanks.
I love this channel and i'm really learning a lot of inkscape, thanks !
Thanks!! That means a lot to me!
Thanks for explaining that but now the artwork is so much bigger than the bounding box. How do you scale the artwork down to fit within the new boundaries when you fix the export size?
Great tutorial and info! However, I never get the mini menu pop up after setting the file destination. Is there a trick to getting that to appear?
Thanks! Mini-menu missing? It must be a setting in Preferences. Edit-Preferences ... I'm not at my computer but I know in the Preferences side bar menu there are categories and one should have Import/ Export and I think the "ask for export settings mini menu" toggle box is in there. Some people set the mini menu and then turn off the pop-up option so they don't need the extra step. Hope this helps!
I dont get the pop up either.
Thanks! Great tutorial.
Thank you!!
3:25 exaclty why force it at 300 pHy's DPI wuoldn't work ?
Hi, thanks, my file selection is greyed out, when i export it says it needs a filename but I cannot chose one
Help
When i try to export i am unable to select destination for the file. it just says enter file name but i can't type anything in the box???
Nice. What about stickers, for example, with the dimension 2800/2800. First, do the stickers need to be 300 dpi or not, and if it does, what do we do to make it 2800/2800/300 dpi?
Thankyou 🥳 great video 👍
Thank you!! 😊
Great tutorial!
Dumb questions warning!:
1. Does the dpi matter in the svg file? The dpi option is not available when exporting the svg. I'm supposing that since it's a vector image, it does not matter. But, I'm very new at this, so I don't really know.
2. Is there a difference between SAVING as plain svg and EXPORTING as plain svg? Or, do we wind up with the same thing in the end?
These are great questions! I believe DPI doesn't matter in svg, because its a vector format. Saving vs exporting is all about preference and use. I save all my Inkscape work with Save because I may want to revisit it down the road. Export is just another way of saying send this to a folder somewhere as a specific file type. That's one way to look at it.
@@IronEchoDesign Thank you!
Sir, would you like to tell me exact size of RUclips banner and how i can get it from Inkscape;
This is an important video Rick with a lot of good info. But I have two questions.
1. (I'm using V1.2.2) I can't find a way to open the Bit depth "mini-menu". How is that done?
2. I'm preparing for a regular need for POD printing of images at 24" square, that originate as photos. Will the technique in this video help maintain quality and minimize pixelation of _raster_ images?
Thanks for all you do!
Click on the export button.
I had the problem. But it didn't affect me much. So I guess I didn't worry too much of it. Thanks for the great video 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks!! Same here. It never came up in my design work, but when the questions started coming in- I checked it out.
@@IronEchoDesign some POD sites require a specific dimension at 300 pdi, the design won't fit perfectly on the product or in some cases won't be accepted if your designs doesn't match the required size at 300 dpi, this is why this question was asked a lot by POD sellers.
Exactly. The numbers used in this video were for the most popular POD pixel size request.
@@IronEchoDesign I tried this method but it didn't work for me, I want to export a 500px × 500px png file at 300 dpi, I multiplied this number by 96 divided by 300, but when I enter 300 the image size changes
The correct number for 500x by 500px output is to enter 160px by 160px in Document properties. 500px desired x 96 = 48000. Divide that by 300 and you get the 160px. Open and close the Export menu. Sometimes it sticks. I just ran it live in Inkscape and the output yield the correct 500px by 500px at 300dpi.
Can you do a tutorial on how we can do the wavy text effect
Hey Rick, yep! still watching, but confused.....might watch again and again maybe again but I'll get it in the end....😜
Haha- thanks! The math part only comes into play if trying to keep the pixel dimensions exact. Normal export at 300 dpi all good.
I Will finish watchin in a mo, but please could you do a detailed vid on clipping ,especially an item like a mug with a hole through the handle, or any other item with holes where you want that clear space, I would appreciate this so much, I struggle to do this in one hit,
I'll see if I can get a project together on clipping. There's a Trace Bitmap video on this channel ( the one with an astronaut on a building in the thumbnail) that goes over a few clipping scenarios that might help in the meantime. Thanks!
@@IronEchoDesign I appreciate that, I will take a look meantime, and yes I was still watching but...MAth!!!! :) :) :)
Haha! Everyone's favorite...algebra no less.
Good news : Looks like the 1.3 version fix this issue in the advance export settings, using the (pHYs DPI). It didn't seem to work with older versions, but now it really does work. I leave it at 96 but I force it to 300 in the pHYs of the .png export. I use the native "photo" app in Win10 to look at the "photo information data", and it shows 300 dpi without altering the image size.
I wonder if it's really a 300 dpi now? I cannot zoom more in my 300 than in my 96 before I start to see the pixels. In my understanding, I should be able to at least zoom in 3 times more? No? Humm maybe I have a low resolution monitor?
Hi. The second export message, portable menu, never came up.
Let’s figure this out. My first guess is there may not be anything selected? What type of object are you exporting?
@@IronEchoDesign Exporting PNG files. I will also look closer. Thanks for always responding. Your videos are excellent.
Anytime! Thanks!
@IronEchoDesign In case you haven't figured it out yet. In the export menu on the right, uncheck the "hide export settings" box.
But this function does not support when we export the design into jpeg format, and printing shops do not accept png but jpeg. any solution to this
Excellent point. I think the developers are aware of the issue. Hopefully a fix is patched in.
Inkscape cannot export or save at 300dpi. It says so when the save dialog opens but it dose not save as such. I save it as 300dpi and brought it into Gimp and the resolution was 100dpi. I did this because the printer I sent my work to said it was pixelated the resolution was to low. I had to redesign the artwork with Gimp.
Are you trying to do 4500px x 5400px by chance?
I am using a business card size of 3.5 x 2 inches Exports as PDF 300dpi but shows 100dpi on Gimp and the print company software also
@@IronEchoDesign
Thank you so much, this is what I need.
Nice!
Thanks again Rick.
Thank you for the video idea!
Nice Maths tutorial!
Thanks! Had to kickstart the left brain.
So my issue is I have a logo that is exporting and developing blurry lines. What am I doing wrong?
Just saw your other mention on the original export video. I’m guessing there is a gradient effect or drop shadow filter. There are ways to fix it if that’s the case. What is the design?
Thanks for the video, good information. However I am confused. I just did the test with an image at 96 dpi and the same at 300 dpi (I added this in the window that pops up when exporting) I looked at the image properties in Gimp and Krita and they mark the dpi the same as I exported them 🤔
Thanks! Changing the DPI works well to yield 300dpi on an export. The problem comes when trying to constrain a document to desired pixel dimensions.
@@IronEchoDesign Yes, I get the point. But the test I did is with a 1440x1728 pxl image, that is without changing the size, just the dpi. I must say that I don't usually print and this has always been confusing to me 🙃
That's exactly right. The 1440px by 1728px will export perfectly at 300dpi. It only becomes an issue when people try to input their POD dimensions, do their design, rightfully set to 300dpi and then export. The file becomes bigger than intended, and is rejected when uploaded to the POD site. I never noticed it for years until I kept seeing the question coming up in the comments.
@@IronEchoDesign O.K, I got it, excuse my ignorance.
Haha- I'm in the same boat. Inkscape set to 300dpi but sizes export based on 96dpi even when you make 300dpi the default in system settings. Headache! But I still love Inkscape.
My issue is that I want to keep it perfectly anti-alliaced even when shrunken.
What type of thing are you scaling down? Is it an image or a vector object?
@@IronEchoDesign Vector, I think. It was an svg file. I scaled it down till all the vector lines should be one pixel wide and exported it as png and the lines were blurry.
Thanks for the tutorial. We have to do math now 😂
Just sent you more math! On a Friday night no less. Ha.
Yay, math! 🥰
Haha. I love math. 😄
i always end up confused with all the elements so i make 1 change and 1 export every time and then I get satisfaction
That works. Sometimes I isolate elements too when taking over to Photoshop.
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otherwise, it is not an issue, if you made a design in a certain size and upon increasing DPI size also gets bigger just let the printing shop know its actual size before printing. there they can compress it to the required size on the printing machine
Yes. Totally agree. The printer's required specs is what should be followed. Export at 300 dpi at the bigger size is no problem because a good printer can handle it. Some POD sites have a fixed requirement and this math trick helps people figure out how to output their work for the constrained needs of the POD. Shouldn't be a problem but its a weird one.
Wow, bonus algebra! Lol
Never thought I'd be doing that again!
@@IronEchoDesign
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