We’re frequently asked if you can print Diptics.

We always answer this question with a resounding YES! Diptic exports high-quality, high-resolution images that look great when they’re printed. The resolution is dependent on your device, with newer devices offering the highest resolution.

By default, Diptic exports images in a square with a 1:1 ratio. However, standard printing sizes are rectangles (4:6, 5:7, 8:10, etc.). To achieve your preferred printing ratio, you need to install Expandable Layouts ($.99 in-app purchase). This lets you adjust the outer dimensions of your Diptics to create rectangles.

Next you need to figure out the right ratio for the size you're printing. Ratios are expressed in Diptic as either fractions or numbers with decimal points. Let’s say you're trying to print a 4x6 image. Here's how you would figure out the ratio:

• 4 divided by 6 = 2/3 (2:3) or .66. This gives you a portrait (tall and skinny) Diptic.
• 6 divided by 4 = 3/2 (3:2) or 1.5. This gives you a landscape (long and narrow) Diptic.

Depending on whether you want a portrait or a landscape Diptic, scroll the Expandable Layouts to 2:3 or 3:2.

Once you’re happy with your Diptic, email it to yourself and print the image. One last piece of advice: Before printing, open the image in Preview and make sure the image is the correct size.

You can do this by going to Tools > Adjust Size. Since you have the right ratio, you can manually adjust the size of the image, if needed.

If you leave the borders at their default setting (15), you'll end up with about 3/16" around the edge for a frame to overhang the image without actually covering anything up. For a printed image, you can round the inner corners, but we don’t recommend rounding the outer corners, because it will leave funny white corners on the printed image.

We’re happy to announce that Diptic is now included in Google Play for Education, a special view of Google Play designed specifically for schools.

Google Play for Education is a program that “allows educators to browse apps approved for teachers by teachers, viewing content by grade, subject, and standard including Common Core. This gives teachers more power to customize learning for individual students. And with cloud deployment, educators can share content across a school or entire district with just a few clicks,” according to Google.

We’re excited to make Diptic more accessible to educators and students. Diptic is a great tool for many school projects, including creating goal-setting collages, showcasing student work and much more!

For more information about the Google Play Education program, please visit the website.

We’re pleased to announce that Diptic for Mac was selected for inclusion in the Mac App Store Best of 2013 List. “Created by the Mac App Store Editorial team, this feature celebrates the most remarkable, innovative and entertaining apps of 2013,” according to Apple.

This is the second year in a row Diptic has made the Mac App Store “Best of” list, and it’s truly an honor to be included in this elite group of apps.