Important Notice: Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the following requirements may result in rejection of your image.
| Image Requirements – Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Acquisition | The image file may be produced by acquiring an image witha digital camera or by digitizing a paper photograph with a scanner. |
| Dimensions | Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) – 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) – 1200 pixels (height). |
| Color | Must be in color (24 bits per pixel ) in sRGB color space (common output of most digital cameras). |
| File Format | Must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) file interchange format (JFIF). |
| File Size | Must be less than or equal to 240 kilobytes. |
| Compression | The image may need to be compressed in order for it to be under the maximum file size. The compression ratio used should be less than or equal to 20:1. |
| Additional Requirements if scanning | |
| Print Size | If scanning the image from a paper photograph, the size of the paper photograph should be at least 2 inches – 2 inches (51 mm – 51 mm) square. |
| Resolution | Printed photographs should be scanned at a sampling frequency of at least 300 pixels per inch. |