Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What resolution do I need for banner printing?

Answer

Banner resolution depends on how close viewers get. Large banners seen from a distance can print cleanly at a lower DPI, while anything read up close needs more detail. Always measure DPI at the final print size, not the size on your screen.

ProductViewing distanceMinimum resolution
Vinyl bannerFrom a distance150 DPI at full size
Fabric bannerMixed150 to 300 DPI
Retractable standUp close300 DPI at full size
  • Below the minimum, graphics look blurry or pixelated once enlarged.
  • Build large-format files at scale or use vector art so lines stay crisp.

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