Whether you want to print pictures on your home printer, create a beautiful photo collage, produce a wall-sized poster, or get passport photos ready for your next visa application — ImagePrint is a Windows photo printing software that makes every one of those tasks simple, even if you have never printed a photo from a PC before.

This tutorial covers everything from opening the app for the first time to producing professional-quality prints. By the end, you will know exactly what settings to use, what common mistakes to avoid, and how to get the best results every single time.

What Is ImagePrint?

ImagePrint is a Microsoft Windows photo printing software designed to make printing photos at home fast, easy, and flexible. It is available through the Microsoft Store and is regularly updated with new features.

With ImagePrint you can:

• Print multiple photos on one page in a neat grid layout
• Print a single large photo as a poster spread across multiple sheets of paper
• Print passport photos and ID pictures that match international size standards
• Adjust photo colors, brightness, contrast, and more — without touching the original file
• Export your layouts to PDF for sharing or printing later

ImagePrint supports a wide range of image formats including JPG, PNG, BMP, HEIC, AVIF, PDF, and EMF, so you can use almost any photo from your phone, camera, or computer.

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What You Need Before You Start

Before you open ImagePrint, make sure you have:

• A Windows computer with ImagePrint installed (download it from the Microsoft Store)
• A printer connected to your computer — either by USB cable or via your home Wi-Fi network
• The latest printer driver installed (check your printer manufacturer’s website if unsure)
• Photo paper loaded in your printer (more on choosing the right paper later)
• Your photos saved somewhere on your computer where you can find them easily

Beginner Tip: If you are not sure whether your printer is connected properly, open the Windows Settings app, go to Devices > Printers & scanners, and check that your printer appears in the list. If it shows “Ready,” you are good to go.

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Understanding the ImagePrint Interface

When you first open ImagePrint, you will see a white page in the center of the screen. This is your canvas — think of it as a blank sheet of paper on your desk. Around it are several toolbars and panels that you will use to add, arrange, and adjust photos.

Let’s take a quick tour of the main areas.

The Top Toolbar

The top toolbar contains buttons for the most common actions. Here is what each one does:

• New — Creates a fresh blank document. The default page size is A4 (or Letter size if you are in the US or Canada).
• Open — Opens an existing ImagePrint document (files with the .cipx extension).
• Save — Saves your current document. You can also press Ctrl+S.
• Print — Opens the Print dialog. You can also press Ctrl+P.
• Export — Saves your layout as a PDF file. You can also press Ctrl+E.
• Page Settings — Lets you set the paper size and margins. You can also press Ctrl+Shift+P.
• Undo / Redo — Reverses or re-applies your last action. Use Ctrl+Z to undo and Ctrl+Y to redo.
• Show Grid — Displays a dotted reference grid on the page.
• Show Ruler — Shows measurement rulers along the top and left edges of the canvas.
• Show Page Margins — Displays dotted lines showing your margin boundaries.
• Show Print Area — Shades any areas of the page that your printer cannot reach. Any photos placed in these shaded areas will be cut off when printed.
• Snap to Objects — When enabled, photos automatically “snap” into alignment with other photos as you drag them. Very helpful for neat layouts.

The Left Toolbox

The left toolbox lets you add different types of content to your page:

• Select — The default tool for clicking and selecting photos and shapes.
• Photo Strip — The easiest way to arrange multiple photos in a grid layout.
• Flow Layout — A more advanced grid container where you can control the exact size of each photo.
• Repeat Image — Perfect for passport photos — add one photo and ImagePrint repeats it to fill the page.
• Text — Adds a text box to your page.

The Right Panels

On the right side of the screen you will find two panels:

• Navigation panel — Shows a small overview of your entire document. Especially useful when your document spans multiple pages.
• Properties panel — Shows the settings for whatever you have currently selected. When you click on a photo, this panel shows options for its size, position, rotation, and more.

Zoom Controls

In the bottom-right corner, you will find zoom buttons. Use the + and – buttons to zoom in and out. You can also hold Ctrl and scroll your mouse wheel to zoom. Press Ctrl+0 to zoom to fit all content on screen, or Ctrl+1 to reset to 100% zoom.

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Step 1 — Page Setup: The Most Important Step

This step is critical. Skipping it is the number one mistake beginners make.

Before you add a single photo, you must set your page size to match the paper in your printer. If the page size in ImagePrint does not match the paper in your printer tray, your photos will print incorrectly — they may be cut off, have unexpected white borders, or be printed at the wrong scale.

How to Open Page Setup

You can open the Page Setup dialog in any of these ways:

• Click the Page Settings button on the top toolbar
• Go to File > Page Setup… in the menu
• Press Ctrl+Shift+P on your keyboard

What to specify in Page Setup

Paper Size

Choose a paper size that matches the paper actually loaded in your printer. The most common sizes are:

• A4 — the standard paper size used in most countries outside the US (210 × 297 mm)
• Letter — the standard US paper size (8.5 × 11 inches)
• 4 × 6 inches — a very common size for photo printing
• 5 × 7 inches — another popular photo size

If you cannot find your paper size in the dropdown, click the Browse… button and type the name or size into the filter box. ImagePrint supports more than 150 standard paper sizes.

Orientation

• Portrait — the page is taller than it is wide. Best for vertical photos, ID pictures, and most standard prints.
• Landscape — the page is wider than it is tall. Best for wide or panoramic photos.

Margins

Beginner Explanation: Margins are the empty border areas around the edges of the page. Most home printers cannot print all the way to the edge of the paper — they leave a small gap. Setting your margins to match this gap prevents your photos from being cut off.

Example: If your printer needs at least 5mm of space around the edges, set all four margins to 5mm (about 0.2 inches). A safe starting value for most home printers is 0.5 inches (about 12mm) on all sides.

If your printer supports borderless printing, you can set all margins to zero. This allows photos to fill the entire sheet with no white border — ideal for glossy photo prints. However, many home printers still apply a small physical margin even in borderless mode, so check your printer’s manual.

Resolution (DPI)

Beginner Explanation: DPI stands for “Dots Per Inch.” It describes how many tiny ink dots the printer places within each inch of the page. The higher the number, the finer and sharper the detail. Think of it like the difference between a mosaic made of large tiles versus one made of tiny tiles — the tiny tiles produce a much clearer picture.

Your computer screen typically runs at 96 DPI. Home printers usually run at 300–600 DPI.

The recommended resolution for photo printing is 300 DPI. This is the industry standard for high-quality prints that look sharp and professional. You rarely need to change this setting.

Auto Size

Make sure the Auto size checkbox is ticked. This allows ImagePrint to automatically add extra pages when your content grows beyond one page — essential when printing posters or large photo collections.

Live Preview

On the right side of the Page Setup dialog, a live preview shows you exactly how your page will look. The solid outer line is the physical edge of the paper. The dotted inner line shows where your printable area begins. The cross-hatched areas are the non-printable margins.

Once you are happy with your settings, click OK.

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Step 2 — How to Print Multiple Photos on One Page

The easiest and fastest way to print multiple photos on one page in ImagePrint is to use the Photo Strip feature.

What Is the Photo Strip?

The Photo Strip is a special container that automatically arranges your photos into a neat grid. You tell it how many rows and columns you want, and it takes care of all the sizing and spacing automatically. This is the best photo printing layout tool for beginners.

How to Add a Photo Strip

1. In the left toolbox, click the Photo Strip button.
2. A container shape will appear on your page. Drag it to the top-left corner of the white page area — make sure it sits within the white area, not in the cross-hatched margins.
3. When you move the Photo Strip close to the page margins, it will automatically snap into place. Red dotted lines appear to confirm the alignment.

How to Add Photos to the Photo Strip

You have several options:

• Double-click on the Photo Strip to open the file browser and select photos.
• Click the Add Images button on the small context toolbar that appears above the Photo Strip when it is selected.
• Drag and drop photos or entire folders directly from Windows File Explorer into the Photo Strip.

Pro Tip for Drag and Drop: When dragging photos from File Explorer into the Photo Strip, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard while dragging. A special border will appear around the Photo Strip to confirm that all your photos will land inside it. Without the Ctrl key, some photos might be placed on the page instead of inside the strip.

How to Arrange the Grid Layout

By default, the Photo Strip shows a 2-row × 2-column grid (4 photos per page). To change the layout:

1. Click on the Photo Strip (make sure no individual photos are selected).
2. In the Properties panel on the right side, find the Grid property.
3. Click the arrow next to Grid to expand it and set your desired number of Rows and Columns.

For example: 2 rows × 3 columns= 6 photos per page; 3 rows× 4 columns = 12 photos per page.

The Photo Strip automatically calculates the correct size for each photo based on the page size, number of rows and columns, and the spacing between images.

How to Change Spacing Between Photos

The Spacing property in the Properties panel controls the white space between photos. Set it to zero for photos that touch each other, or increase it for a more open, airy layout.

How to Rearrange Photos

You can drag and drop photos within the Photo Strip to change their order. Simply click and hold a photo, then drag it to a new position.

Frame Shapes

By default, photos appear as rectangles. You can change the Frame Shape property to display photos as ovals, hearts, diamonds, or other shapes — great for greeting cards and creative layouts.

Fit to Frame

The Fit to Frame option in the Properties panel stretches each photo to fill its cell completely. If you disable this option, photos will be scaled down so that the entire image is visible, which may leave small gaps around the edges.

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Step 3 — How to Adjust and Correct Your Photos

ImagePrint includes powerful color correction tools that let you improve your photos before printing — without ever changing your original files.

Opening Image Corrections

1. Click on any photo to select it.
2. A small context toolbar will appear just above the photo.
3. Click the Image Corrections button (you can also double-click a photo to open corrections directly).

The Image Corrections dialog opens. The left side has sliders. The right side shows a live preview of your changes.

What Each Slider Does

Brightness

Controls how light or dark the overall image appears. Drag right to brighten a dark photo, drag left to darken an overexposed one. Be careful not to go too bright — the lightest parts of the photo will turn to solid white (“clipping”).

Contrast

Adjusts the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the image. Increase contrast to make flat or hazy photos look punchy and vivid. Decrease it for a softer, more muted look.

Gamma

Beginner Explanation: Gamma is like a gentle brightness control that only affects the middle tones of an image — not the very dark shadows or the bright highlights. Think of it as brightening a photo without “washing out” the whites or crushing the blacks. Use it when a photo looks dark even after you have adjusted brightness.

Hue

Shifts all the colors in your photo around the color wheel. For natural-looking photos, leave this at zero. Use it for artistic effects like turning a landscape into a surreal purple dreamscape.

Saturation

Controls how vivid and intense the colors appear. Drag right for richer, more vibrant colors. Drag left for softer, more muted tones, or all the way to zero for a black-and-white effect.

Temperature

Beginner Explanation: Temperature describes whether a photo looks “warm” (yellowy-orange) or “cool” (bluish). Indoor photos taken under regular light bulbs often look too yellow. Moving the Temperature slider toward the cool side balances this out. Outdoor photos on overcast days can look too blue — warm them up slightly to make skin tones look more natural.

Sepia

Adds a brownish, vintage tint — great for giving modern photos an old-fashioned, nostalgic look.

Gray Scale

Removes all color and converts the photo to black and white. Classic and timeless. Black-and-white photos often benefit from a slight boost in contrast after applying this setting.

Negative

Inverts all colors (like a photographic negative). Purely for creative or artistic use.

Transparency

Makes the photo semi-transparent. Useful for watermarks or layering effects.

The Auto Correct Button

Not sure where to start? Click the Auto Correct button. ImagePrint will analyze your photo and automatically set the best brightness, contrast, and color values. This is the ideal starting point for beginners. You can fine-tune from there using the sliders.

The Reset Button

Made a mess? Click Reset to return all sliders to their original positions. Never be afraid to experiment — Reset is always there to save you.

Auto-Correcting Multiple Photos at Once

To fix the colors on all photos in your Photo Strip at the same time:

1. Click on the Photo Strip container (not an individual photo).
2. Click the Auto Correct button on the Photo Strip’s context toolbar.

All photos will be adjusted in one click.

Advanced Image Tools on the Context Toolbar

Crop Image

Lets you select exactly which part of a photo should be visible. Drag the black handles to resize the visible area. The image underneath stays untouched — you are only changing what is shown.

Helpful crop guides include:

• Rule of Thirds — a 3×3 grid overlay that helps you place the main subject in a visually pleasing position
• Center Cross — marks the exact center of the image

Press Enter or click Accept to apply the crop. Press Ctrl+Z to undo.

Straighten Image

Fixes photos that look slightly tilted. Click the tool, then click and drag a line along something in the photo that should be perfectly horizontal — like the horizon, a tabletop, or a roofline. ImagePrint automatically rotates the photo to make that line level.

Transparent Color

Removes a plain, solid background color from an image (such as white or a flat studio background). Works best for logos and simple portraits — not for photos with complex natural backgrounds.

Zoom In / Zoom Out / Move Picture

These tools let you adjust which part of the photo is visible inside its frame, without changing the frame size on the page. Zoom In enlarges the photo inside its frame (making it look like you are getting closer). Move Picture lets you reposition the photo inside its frame after zooming. Use Ctrl+Z or right-click > Reset > Reset Crop to undo.

Resize

Opens the Image Size dialog, where you can enter precise dimensions for a photo. You can choose from:

• Standard print sizes (A4, Letter, 4×6, 5×7, and more)
• Standard passport and ID photo sizes for over 400 countries and document types
• Custom dimensions you enter yourself

When resizing, always keep Lock Aspect Ratio enabled. This keeps the photo’s natural proportions and prevents it from looking stretched or squashed.

Beginner Explanation — Aspect Ratio: Aspect ratio is the relationship between a photo’s width and height. A photo that is 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall has a 4:3 aspect ratio. If you resize it to 8 inches wide but keep the height at 3 inches, it will look stretched and unnatural. Locking the aspect ratio means ImagePrint always adjusts both dimensions together to keep the photo looking correct.

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Step 4 — How to Print Photos From Your PC

When your layout looks exactly the way you want, it is time to print. Open the Print dialog with Ctrl+P, the Print button on the toolbar, or File > Print from the menu.

Choosing Your Printer

At the top of the dialog, the Destination section shows a dropdown of all printers available on your computer — including home printers, office network printers, and virtual printers like Microsoft Print to PDF. Select the printer you want to use.

The default printer is shown with a green checkmark. Below the dropdown, you can see:

• Status — tells you if the printer is Ready, Offline, or Busy. If it says anything other than “Ready,” check that the printer is turned on and connected.
• Max Paper — shows the largest paper size your printer supports.

Click Properties… to access your printer’s advanced settings (paper type, ink quality, tray selection, etc.). Most beginners can leave these at their defaults.

Setting the Number of Copies

In the Copies field, enter how many copies you want to print. Always double-check this number before hitting Print — it is easy to accidentally leave it set to a high number from a previous job, which wastes paper and ink.

Collate controls the order pages are printed when making multiple copies. Leave it turned on for most print jobs. With Collate on, the printer produces complete, sorted sets — all pages 1 through 5, then all pages 1 through 5 again. With Collate off, it prints all copies of page 1 first, then all copies of page 2, and so on.

Choosing the Paper Size

In the Paper section, select a Paper size that matches the paper loaded in your printer tray. This must match both the paper in the tray and the page size you set in Page Setup.

Common Mistake: Setting a paper size in the Print dialog that is different from what is physically in your printer tray. Always double-check before printing.

If your printer supports many paper sizes, click the Browse… button and type the paper name into the filter to find it quickly.

Not sure which paper size uses the fewest sheets? Click the Best fit… button. ImagePrint ranks all available paper sizes by total paper usage, so you can find the most economical option.

Orientation

• Portrait — tall page, best for vertical photos and most standard prints
• Landscape — wide page, best for panoramic or horizontal images

Print Quality (DPI)

The Quality field controls how many ink dots per inch the printer uses.

Quality Setting	Best For
150–300 DPI	Quick draft prints, proofs, checking layout
600 DPI	Good general photo printing
1200 DPI	High-quality photo printing — recommended
2400 DPI+	Professional fine art and gallery prints

Important: Setting a very high DPI on a low-resolution photo will not make it look better. The printer works harder without any visible improvement. Make sure your photo file has enough pixels to support the quality you are printing at.

Paper Type

Tell the printer what kind of paper you are using. Common options include:

• Plain paper — for everyday documents and draft prints
• Photo paper (glossy) — for vibrant, shiny photo prints
• Photo paper (matte) — for prints with a soft, non-reflective finish
• Card stock — for greeting cards and thicker prints

Always match this setting to the paper actually in your printer. Using the wrong paper type setting can cause ink to smear, colors to look faded, or ink to pool on the surface.

Color Mode

Leave this set to Color for all photo printing. Switch to Grayscale only if you want a black-and-white print or need to save on color ink.

Scale

Leave the Scale field at 100% for final prints. Only change this if you want to test a layout at a smaller size. Scaling in the Print dialog is different from resizing photos on the page — it is applied on top of everything else.

Print as Image

If your printed output looks wrong — missing elements, strange text, or parts that do not appear — tick the Print as Image checkbox. This converts your entire page into a single image before sending it to the printer, which fixes most compatibility issues with older or unusual printer drivers. Note that for very large prints, this can slightly reduce quality.

The Live Preview Panel

On the right side of the Print dialog, a live preview shows exactly how your printout will look. Use the page arrows at the bottom to flip through pages. Use the zoom controls to check details. Page numbers can be displayed by clicking Show page numbers on the preview toolbar.

Printing Your Photos

When everything looks correct in the preview, click the Print button.

Beginner Tip: Always do a test print on plain paper first before using expensive photo paper. Colors can look different on paper than on screen. A cheap plain-paper test print helps you spot issues at no real cost.

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Step 5 — How to Print a Large Poster Across Multiple Pages

One of ImagePrint’s most impressive features is the ability to stretch a single large photo across multiple pages to create a wall poster. Here is how to do it.

Step 5a — Set Up the Page

Open Page Setup (Ctrl+Shift+P). For a poster, keep these points in mind:

• Margins: Only set margins to zero if your printer supports borderless printing. Most home printers need some margin. The margins will create the borders around each page tile — these will need to be trimmed after printing and assembling the poster.
• Orientation: Set to Landscape for wide, horizontal posters, or Portrait for tall, vertical posters.
• Auto Size: Make sure this is checked. Without it, ImagePrint will only show a single page and you will not be able to stretch your photo across multiple pages.

Step 5b — Add and Resize Your Photo

1. Double-click on the page to open the file browser and add your poster photo.
2. Move the photo to the top-left corner of the page, inside the white (printable) area.
3. Click the Resize button on the photo’s context toolbar.
4. In the Image Size dialog, click the Standard Print tab.
5. Select your paper size (e.g., A4) and make sure Orientation matches your Page Setup.
6. Check the Exclude Page Margins box so the photo fits exactly within the printable area.
7. Click OK.

Now, drag the bottom-right corner handle of the photo outward. As you drag past one page edge, ImagePrint automatically adds a new page. Keep dragging until your photo covers the number of pages you want (for example, 2×2 = four A4 pages assembled into one large poster).

Important: Make sure Lock Aspect Ratio is turned on in the Properties panel. This keeps your photo proportional as you resize it. Without it, the photo will look stretched.

Step 5c — Crop to Fit

If the photo does not fit exactly, you may need to crop the edges slightly. Use the Crop Image tool to trim the photo to the exact dimensions you need.

Step 5d — Print the Poster

1. Press Ctrl+P to open the Print dialog.
2. Check the live preview to confirm the poster is divided across the correct number of pages.
3. Click Print.

After printing, trim the white margins from each page where necessary, then align and tape the pages together on the back side to assemble the finished poster.

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Step 6 — How to Print Passport and ID Photos

ImagePrint has a dedicated feature for printing passport photos, visa photos, and ID pictures. It includes size standards for hundreds of countries and document types.

What Is the Repeat Image Feature?

The Repeat Image container works like the Photo Strip, but with one key difference: you add your photo once, and ImagePrint automatically repeats (duplicates) it to fill the page in a neat grid. This is perfect for passport photos, where you need multiple identical copies on one sheet.

Step 6a — Set Up the Page

Follow the same Page Setup steps as before (Ctrl+Shift+P). Choose the paper size you are printing on — usually A4 or Letter.

Step 6b — Add the Repeat Image Container

1. In the left toolbox, click Repeat Image.
2. Drag the container to the top-left corner of the white page area.
3. It will automatically snap to the page margins.

Step 6c — Add Your Photo

Double-click on the Repeat Image container, or click Add Images on its context toolbar, to add your portrait photo.

Step 6d — Set the Correct Passport Photo Size

1. Click on the photo inside the Repeat Image container to select it.
2. Click Resize on the context toolbar.
3. In the Image Size dialog, click the ID / Passport tab.
4. Select your country from the dropdown.
5. Choose the relevant document type (Passport, Visa, ID Card, etc.).
6. Click OK.

To browse all available sizes, click Browse… in the ID/Passport tab. A searchable grid of more than 400 document types from countries around the world is available. You can search by country name, document type, or specific dimensions.

Step 6e — Configure the Grid

With the Repeat Image container selected (not the photo inside it), go to the Properties panel and configure:

• Columns: 2 (for a 2-wide grid)
• Rows: 2 (for a 2-tall grid, giving 4 photos per page)
• Alignment: Stretch (both horizontal and vertical)
• Full page width: True
• Page break: True
• Spacing: 0

This creates a clean 2×2 grid of passport photos on a single sheet.

Step 6f — Add Bleed and Trim Marks

Beginner Explanation — Bleed: Bleed is a tiny amount of extra image printed just outside the final cut line. When you cut photos with scissors or a cutter, it is almost impossible to cut with perfect precision. Bleed gives you a small margin of error — if the cut is a fraction of a millimeter off, the extra image in the bleed area means there will be no white edge visible on the final photo. The industry standard bleed for passport photos is about 3mm (1/8 inch).

Beginner Explanation — Trim Marks: Trim marks are small lines printed just outside each photo that show you exactly where to cut. Think of them as the “cut here” guides. They work together with bleed: the trim marks show where to cut, and the bleed ensures the result looks clean even if the cut is slightly off.

To add bleed and trim marks:

1. Select one or more photos in the Repeat Image container.
2. In the Properties panel, find the Bleed property and set it to approximately 3mm (about 0.12 inches).
3. Find the Trim marks property and set it to True.

You will see the photos slightly enlarge (that is the bleed area), and small lines will appear around each photo showing where to cut.

Step 6g — Adjust the Photo

Before printing, use the image correction tools to make the portrait look its best:

• Image Corrections — adjust brightness, contrast, and color temperature
• Straighten Image — fix any tilting
• Zoom In / Move Picture — make sure the face is properly centered and sized

Step 6h — Cutting the Photos

For clean, professional cuts, consider purchasing a photo punch cutter. These are small cutters with a fixed size that produce perfectly straight, clean edges every time. They are available in standard passport photo sizes such as 2×2 inches (US passports) or 35×45mm (common in many other countries). They are inexpensive and produce far better results than scissors.

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How to Export Your Photos to PDF

Instead of printing directly, you can export your ImagePrint layout to a PDF file. This is useful for:

• Sharing your photo layout by email
• Printing later at a photo lab
• Keeping a digital record of your layout

How to Export to PDF

1. Press Ctrl+E, click the Export button on the toolbar, or go to File > Export….
2. In the file browser, choose a location and filename.
3. In the “Save as type” dropdown, select Portable Document Format (*.pdf).
4. Click Save.
5. The PDF export dialog opens, where you can configure:
   • Page Range — which pages to include
   • Orientation and Page Size — should match your document settings
   • Scale — leave at 100% for full-size exports
   • Resolution (DPI) — choose 300 DPI for a PDF you plan to print later, or 72 DPI for a smaller file you only plan to view on screen

Tip: For a PDF you plan to print later, always export at 300 DPI. For a PDF you just want to email, 72–150 DPI is fine and will result in a much smaller file.

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How to Use the Flow Layout for Precise Photo Sizes

The Flow Layout is similar to the Photo Strip, but gives you full control over the exact size of each photo. Use it when you need photos printed at a specific size.

How Flow Layout Differs From Photo Strip

Feature	Photo Strip	Flow Layout
Photo size control	Automatic — calculated by grid	Manual — you set the size
Layout style	Fixed grid	Flexible, photos flow left to right
Best for	Quick batch printing	Printing photos at exact sizes

How to Use Flow Layout

1. Click Flow Layout in the left toolbox.
2. Add photos using the Add Images button on its context toolbar.
3. To resize all photos at once, click Resize all images on the Flow Layout’s context toolbar.
4. Enter a specific width or height in the Image Size dialog.
5. Use the Alignment buttons (Left, Center, Right, Stretch) to control how photos are arranged on each row.

The Page break property (in the Properties panel) prevents photos from being split across two pages — always set this to True for a clean layout.

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Adding Text to Your Photo Layouts

You can add labels, captions, titles, and more to your photo layouts using the Text tool.

How to Add Text

1. Click the Text button in the left toolbox.
2. A text box appears on your page. Start typing.
3. Use the formatting tools on the context toolbar to change font, size, color, bold, italic, underline, and alignment.

Text Features

• Font family — choose from all fonts installed on your Windows computer
• Font size — measured in points (1 point = 1/72 of an inch). Default is 12pt.
• Font color — click the color button to choose from standard colors or create a custom color
• Alignment — align text left, center, or right
• Bullets and Numbering — create bullet lists or numbered lists, with support for multiple indent levels
• Word Wrap — when enabled, text automatically wraps to the next line when it reaches the edge of the text box
• Auto Size — when enabled, the text box automatically grows or shrinks to fit the amount of text

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Best Photo Printing Settings for Home Printers

Here is a quick summary of the best settings for different printing scenarios.

Best Settings for Standard Photo Prints

• Paper size: Match to your photo paper (4×6, 5×7, A4, Letter)
• Orientation: Portrait for vertical photos, Landscape for horizontal
• Margins: 0.5 inches (or check your printer’s minimum margin)
• Resolution (DPI): 300 DPI in Page Setup
• Print Quality: 1200 DPI in the Print dialog
• Paper type: Photo paper (glossy or matte, depending on your preference)
• Color mode: Color
• Scale: 100%

Best Settings for Borderless Photo Printing

What is borderless photo printing? Borderless photo printing allows an image to fill the entire page with no white edges. The photo extends all the way to the edge of the paper. This creates a clean, professional look — especially for glossy photo paper.

• Margins: 0 (all four sides)
• Paper type: Make sure your printer supports borderless printing
• Paper size: Must exactly match the paper loaded in the printer
• Check your printer’s borderless printing instructions in its user manual

Best Settings for Poster Printing

• Orientation: Landscape for wide posters, Portrait for tall posters
• Margins: Standard (0.5 inches) — you will trim these after printing
• Auto size: On
• Resolution: 300 DPI
• Lock aspect ratio: Always on

Best Settings for Passport Photos

• Photo size: Use the ID/Passport tab in the Image Size dialog to select your country’s standard size
• Grid: 2 columns × 2 rows (for a 4-photo layout on one sheet)
• Bleed: ~3mm
• Trim marks: On
• Paper type: Photo paper for professional results
• Quality: 1200 DPI

What Paper Should You Use for Photo Printing?

Choosing the right paper makes a big difference in how your photos look.

• Glossy photo paper — produces vibrant, shiny, high-contrast prints. Best for portraits, landscapes, and colorful images.
• Matte photo paper — produces a softer, non-reflective finish. Good for black-and-white prints and artistic photos. Easier to write on than glossy.
• Satin / semi-gloss — a middle ground between glossy and matte. Good all-around choice.
• Plain paper — use only for draft prints and layout testing. Photos will look dull and colors will be much less vibrant.

Always make sure the Paper type setting in ImagePrint’s Print dialog matches what is loaded in your printer tray.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you print photos at home?

To print photos at home, install ImagePrint from the Microsoft Store, open the app, set your page size to match your paper (Ctrl+Shift+P), add your photos by double-clicking on the page or using the Photo Strip, adjust colors if needed using Image Corrections, then press Ctrl+P to print. Choose your printer, set quality to 1200 DPI, select the correct paper type, and click Print.

What settings produce the best photo prints?

For the best home photo prints, use 300 DPI in Page Setup and 1200 DPI in the Print dialog. Select “Photo paper” in the Paper type field. Make sure the paper size in the Print dialog exactly matches the paper loaded in your printer. Use the Image Corrections dialog to apply Auto Correct and fine-tune brightness and saturation before printing.

How do you print multiple photos on one page?

In ImagePrint, use the Photo Strip feature. Click Photo Strip in the left toolbox, drag it to the top-left of the page, then add photos by double-clicking or using Add Images. In the Properties panel, set the Grid to the number of rows and columns you want (e.g., 3 columns × 4 rows for 12 photos per page). Then press Ctrl+P to print.

How do you print passport photos at home?

Use the Repeat Image feature in ImagePrint. Add the Repeat Image container, insert your portrait photo, click Resize, go to the ID/Passport tab, select your country and document type, and click OK. Set the grid to 2 columns × 2 rows, add 3mm bleed and turn on trim marks so you know where to cut. Print on glossy photo paper for best results.

What is borderless photo printing?

Borderless photo printing prints an image all the way to the edge of the paper, with no white border. It is ideal for producing professional-looking photos without a frame. To use borderless printing in ImagePrint, set all margins to 0 in Page Setup. Your printer must support borderless printing — check your printer’s manual to confirm.

What does DPI mean in photo printing?

DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and describes the resolution of a printed image — how many tiny ink dots the printer places in every inch. Higher DPI means finer detail and sharper prints. For standard home photo printing, 300 DPI (in Page Setup) and 1200 DPI (in the Print dialog Quality setting) produces excellent results.

Why does my printed photo look different from the screen?

This is a very common issue with several possible causes. First, check that your page size in ImagePrint exactly matches the paper size loaded in your printer. Second, make sure the Paper type setting in the Print dialog matches the paper you are using. Third, note that screens and printers reproduce colors differently — a test print on plain paper before using photo paper is always a good idea.

Why are my photos being cut off at the edges?

Photos being cut off usually means one of two things: either your margins are set to zero but your printer does not support borderless printing, or the page size in ImagePrint does not match the paper size in your printer. Open Page Setup (Ctrl+Shift+P), check the margins, and make sure the page size matches your paper. Also check in the Print dialog that the paper size matches.

Can ImagePrint print photos on A4 paper?

Yes. ImagePrint fully supports A4 paper. In Page Setup, select A4 as your page size. Load A4 paper into your printer. In the Print dialog, make sure the paper size is also set to A4. You can fit multiple smaller photos on one A4 sheet using the Photo Strip or Flow Layout features.

How do you save your photo layout for later?

Press Ctrl+S to save your ImagePrint document. The file will be saved with the .cipx extension. All your photos, layout settings, color corrections, and print settings are saved together. Next time you open the file and click Print, the Print dialog will open with all your previous settings already selected.

How do I check if there is a newer version of ImagePrint?

Go to Help > Check for Updates in the top menu bar. You can also check the Microsoft Store on your computer for updates.