Nadia Petrov
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Writer at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What resolution do I need for a large custom sign?

Answer

The resolution a sign needs depends on how far away people will view it. Signs are read from a distance, so they need far less resolution than a business card, but you still want crisp edges.

Viewing distanceRecommended resolution
5 feet or more (yard signs, banners)150 DPI minimum
Up close (counter displays, desk signs)300 DPI
  • Set DPI at the final print size, not at a small preview size.
  • Vector artwork for logos and text scales to any size without losing sharpness.
  • Higher resolution means sharper text and cleaner images, so when in doubt, size up.

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