Any way to get the Golarian Map as a separate file?

[Shem]

I tried to get a large map of Galorian made today from Kinkos and they could not resize it or manipulate it in anyway because of the password on the file. Is there a way to get the map as a separate file for the purposes of making a large map on vinyl. I have done this with several maps and for this one I plan to go 4x5 feet (if the resolution will be good enough - if not then 3x4 feet).

I guess my next question is that is the resolution on the map with the Gazetteer better than the one of the blog or is it the same. It seemded to me the one on the blog was not very good resolution.

EDIT: I checked the blog and that map is not the final product. They were still working it.

Thanks,

Shem

[Shem]

Am I getting no response because I cannot spell Golarian???? I hate it when that happens.

[Kruelaid]

The resolution is better.

There are lots of programs that will allow you to make an image of the map from the pdf.

[Shem]

Suggestions???

[Kruelaid]

Look for a freeware program that acts as a virtual printer, producing a jpeg instead of a printed page. You install it and it will be added to your printer options.

If you can't find a freeware program (there really should be one out there...) then try Snagit.

[Cpt_kirstov]

Shem wrote:

I tried to get a large map of Galorian made today from Kinkos and they could not resize it or manipulate it in anyway because of the password on the file. Is there a way to get the map as a separate file for the purposes of making a large map on vinyl. I have done this with several maps and for this one I plan to go 4x5 feet (if the resolution will be good enough - if not then 3x4 feet).

I'm not sure about the resolution of the finished map, but Vic has stated before that the Paizo the PDFs don't have any passwords on them... your Kinkos might just have old software and be in need of an update.

[Vic Wertz]

Cpt_kirstov wrote:

I'm not sure about the resolution of the finished map, but Vic has stated before that the Paizo the PDFs don't have any passwords on them... your Kinkos might just have old software and be in need of an update.

They don't require a password to open, but modification is prohibited. That's mainly to prevent people from easily removing the watermarks, but it also means that there's no easy way to manipulate the map in the way like the OP would like.

Kruelaid is correct—the best way is to create an image from the PDF, and then scale the image.

[Kvantum]

OK, figured out the quick n' dirty way to get a decent jpg out of the pdf.

1. Load PDF into Reader
2. Go to last page, set image to 100% zoom, then use the Snapshot tool (under Tools -> Select & Zoom) to copy the entire image
3. Paste into Paint
4. Save

[Shem]

Thank you. That helps.

[Kvantum]

The default size of the file is still only 16" x 21". Zooming in any closer than that will result in graininess of all the terrain. Text will still be sharp regardless of how darn big you blow it up.