Source: https://restorebunny.com/guides/full-resolution-originals-vs-book-sharing-copies/ # Full-Resolution Originals vs Book Sharing Copies Keep preservation and reading delivery separate when a book uses optimized JPEG images. Buying decisions2 min readUpdated 18 October 2026 ## A finished photo story Arrange photos, add captions and preview pages before exporting a saved book revision. [Open Memory Book Studio]()3 credits per new saved revision export · Account required[See credit packs]() Quick answer ## The short version Keep full-resolution originals as the source collection and use optimized copies for a practical reading book. A PDF is not a substitute for those originals. Memory Book Studio stores JPEG sharing copies up to 1800 pixels per side, which helps keep a small book manageable but limits later enlargement. ## Compare the workflows | Decision | Original source files | Book sharing copies | | --- | --- | --- | | Purpose | Future editing and source preservation | Convenient reading and sharing | | --- | | Detail | Depends on the actual captured source | Limited by the optimized copy | | --- | | Storage role | Keep independently with backups | Retain as a finished derivative | | --- | ## How to make the decision Maintain source filenames or stable IDs in separate notes. Check whether each placed photo is readable at its intended size. If a high-resolution print is the goal, compare requirements with the source rather than extracting an embedded book image. Keep the PDF and the caption project as useful derivatives. Avoid calling a re-encoded copy a master simply because it is stored in a polished finished document. ## Worked planning example Planning example: A 6000-pixel scan is preserved in the archive. A smaller copy goes into a family PDF. Years later, a large wall print is prepared from the archived scan, not from the photograph extracted from the book. ## Check before you finish 1. Preserve source files independently. 2. Record the link between sources and book pages. 3. Check placed readability. 4. Return to originals for demanding future outputs. ## Choose the next step for your task Memory Book Studio saves a captioned photo story with fitted images, ordering and three fixed themes. Editing and previewing are free; exporting a new saved revision costs three account credits. Repeat downloads of that exported revision use no additional credits. Projects expire ten days after creation. Use the free Image to PDF tool when one image per page completes your task. ## FAQs How do I choose between original source files and book sharing copies? Keep full-resolution originals as the source collection and use optimized copies for a practical reading book. A PDF is not a substitute for those originals. Memory Book Studio stores JPEG sharing copies up to 1800 pixels per side, which helps keep a small book manageable but limits later enlargement. Are these examples documented customer results? No. They are hypothetical planning examples and editorial decision frameworks. They do not establish a sales increase, a successful restoration or a printer’s approval. ## Sources Sources for technical facts and documented capabilities. Worked scenarios are hypothetical planning examples. - Library of Congress: [Personal archiving: digital photographs]() - RestoreBunny: [Memory Book Studio: capabilities, costs and limits]() ## Related - [Open the related free tool]() - [Explore Memory Book Studio]() - [Book Export per Revision vs Paying per Download]() - [Digital Memory Book vs Offline Photo Slideshow]() ## Ready to build your photo story? Arrange your photos and captions, then export a saved revision for three credits. [Open Memory Book Studio]()[View Pricing]() RestoreBunny Photo workflow guides and capability comparisons Guides follow our [editorial policy]() for sourcing, product claims, AI limitations, updates, and corrections.