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Image Splitter
Image Splitter is a small application to divide very large images into smaller images, usually for printing.
Occasionally it would be nice to take a large image and reproduce it at very large sizes. However, it can be difficult (and at the very least expensive) to print large-format images. Image Splitter lets you take a very large image and print it in sections that can be handled by standard-size printers. After printing, each section can then be cropped, and the image re-created.
Some Information About Resolution
Output resolution refers to the number of dots per inch (dpi) that a printer will produce. Laser printers usually have output resolutions of 300 to 600 dpi. The higher the DPI, the smaller and higher-quality your printout will be. Lower resolution images will print out much larger, but won't have great picture quality when examined closely. In many cases, it's a good idea to balance between image quality and size. For many home printers, 200 or 300 reliably produce good results.
Creative Ideas & projects:
Cropping images not your thing? Have you noticed how inkjet ink has about the same cost per ounce as gold? Here's an idea to keep your printing costs down, and save time: Divide up a really large picture into multiple 4x6 images. Then, have a reputable on-line developer such as Kodak or Snapfish make prints of the images for you. You can usually get 4x6 prints for about 25 cents each if you shop around. You could have a nice looking image 20" tall by 30" wide for about $6.
NASA often has some very cool pictures, which are also for public use. Some of their full-size images are pretty large. Spend some time at their Image Gallery, or the Hubble Site and you may get some ideas.
Decoupage printed images on wood to make sliding block puzzles, or on the back of one-sided dominoes to add personality and fun.
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