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# The DPI Your Poster Actually Needs at Every Print Size

The DPI a poster needs at 11x17, 18x24, 24x36 and larger, the pixel counts behind each target, and the point where upscaling an image stops working.

See [all guide concepts](index.md).

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- URL: https://www.4over4.com/guide/poster-printing-resolution-guide