Scanned/JPEG Text Pixelation Problems in fullscreen for Slideshows/DVD's

[stim141]

Trying to do a few things with scanned text documents that aren't appearing "clear" when I try to use them as a background image/slides within a slideshow. Basically I try scanning a mixed text graphics image on my scanner (tried several resolutions) and when I import it into either Nero or Adobe Elements Slideshow the image gets very pixelated/blurry in fullscreen. Tried doing the same thing as an exported PDF to JPEG conversion in Word and I get the same reuslts. Any way to improve the image in either Photoshop or something else?



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[jtoolman2000]

How high a resolution are you scanning your text and graphics?

[jagabo]

You weren't trying to fit all three columns of text on the screen where you? TV simply isn't clear enough for that. Two columns will be readable on a decent TV.

2 columns will be readable but marginal (padded for overscan):

I was able to read this on my 32" TV but not on my 13" TV.


1 column will be better (I didn't pad this one for overscan but I think you get the idea):

This is easily readable on even my 13" TV.

I was barely able to read the document when all three columns (not padded for overscan) were on my 32" TV. But it was difficult and I couldn't really make out words that I didn't know.

Scanning your source in grayscale rather than B/W might help a bit too.