Sofia Ramirez
Sofia Ramirez Design & Templates Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What Image Resolution Do I Need?

Answer

Aim for 150 to 300 DPI at your final print size. That range keeps the image sharp on metal without demanding an unnecessarily huge file.

Print sizeTarget pixels at 200 DPI
16 x 20 inabout 3,200 x 4,000 px
24 x 36 inabout 4,800 x 7,200 px
30 x 40 inabout 6,000 x 8,000 px
  • Most modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras produce files large enough for prints up to 30 x 40 without issue.
  • Smartphone photos are fine for smaller sizes but often fall short on large-format panels.
  • Check the preview after uploading, because stretching a low-resolution image across a large panel looks blurry and no sharpening will fix it.

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