About Bridgeman

Image Delivery Formats

Our aim is to provide you with the highest quality image to suit your needs; from low resolution comps to super high resolution custom scans. Check out our full list of delivery formats and specifications below.

Bridgeman delivers high quality imagery in a range of formats to suit your needs.

Speed Trial, c. 1932 (linocut), Cyril Edward Power (1874-1951)
Speed Trial, c. 1932 (linocut), Cyril Edward Power (1874-1951)

Whether you prefer to work with transparencies or digital files, our aim is to deliver the highest quality images to suit your needs. If your project demands a scan that is larger than our standard specifications, Bridgeman is pleased to offer a scan on demand service. Our scanning department can produce a high resolution image based on your requirements, including isolating details within a larger image to ensure the highest quality output. 

The Bellelli Family, 1858-67 (oil on canvas), Edgar Degas
The Bellelli Family (detail of hands), Edgar Degas

High Resolution JPEGs

Specification
Average 5MB RGB JPEG.
Suitable for reproduction at 300dpi up to A3 (16 x 12 inches  - 42 x 29 cm).

Delivery Method
By email, by post on CD/DVD, or can be downloaded via our website.
 

High Resolution TIFFs

Specification
25–120MB (mostly 60MB) with an average of 5000 pixels (long side) RGB TIFF.
Suitable for reproduction at 300dpi up to A3 (16 x 12 inches  - 42 x 29 cm).

Delivery Method
By post/courier on CD as TIFF files, via FTP as TIFF, or delivered online as compressed JPEGs.
 

Delivery Fees
We may charge an additional fee for special services, such as detail scanning or super high resolution scans; please contact us directly if you would like further information.

Low Resolution

Specification
30-100KB RGB JPEG at 400-800 pixels (long side). Suitable for selection purposes only not for reproduction.

Delivery Method
Download low resolution comps from our website or a selection can be sent via email or by post on CD/DVD.

 

Transparencies

Specification
Transparencies are high quality, large format, colour positive photographic transparencies. Each one is fully labelled and stored in a protective clear film sleeve. Most are 4 x 5 inches (10 x 13cm) in size but some popular or very detailed images are held at 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25cm) and a few are supplied as 35mm slides. Additional fees may apply for the duplication of master transparencies.

Delivery Method
By post/courier.