Manage placed image resolution — AI Prompts for Adobe Illustrator

The four heights

The same task, four distances: today's deadline, the next reviewer, the stuck moment, the pattern.

Execute — do the immediate task

I need the brochure images checked and fixed so print won't pixelate. Inspect each placed image at…

I need the brochure images checked and fixed so print won't pixelate. Inspect each placed image at intended print size, relink or replace anything that reads below 300 ppi, and update the effective PPI where images are scaled. Save the file as Brochure_Check_2026-06-17.ai and export a links report I can send to Mark in prepress before 3pm.

Improve — make it easier to accept

Before I send art to prepress, make it obvious which placed images threaten print quality and why.…

Before I send art to prepress, make it obvious which placed images threaten print quality and why. Put a simple table at the top: filename, original resolution, scaling factor, effective ppi, recommended action (replace/upres/crop). Highlight anything under 300 ppi and suggest the least disruptive fix for each.

Decide — diagnose the stuck moment

The client approved the art but the 8x10 portrait looks soft on the press proof. I checked and the…

Client says an 8x10 image looks soft at print proof.

The client approved the art but the 8x10 portrait looks soft on the press proof. I checked and the placed file is 150 ppi at final size. I don’t know if upsampling will satisfy them, or whether to swap in a different crop that preserves sharpness. What's the likely best move to fix this with minimal rework and how do I explain the tradeoffs to the client?

Become — change the pattern

Every other print job I rescue a low-res image at proof, costing time and credibility. I need a…

Routinely rescuing low-res images at proof stage

Every other print job I rescue a low-res image at proof, costing time and credibility. I need a preventative rule set so images arrive print-ready from the start. What workflow steps and minimum specs should I enforce with creatives and clients to stop these last-minute fixes?

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