Preparing your file for print
What to upload, how much resolution each print size needs, and what we check before your photograph is printed.
File types
Upload a JPEG, PNG, TIFF or HEIC file of up to 1.5 GB.
Resolution
We recommend 300 DPI at the size you print. Between 200 and 300 DPI a photograph should still make a strong print; below 200 DPI, choose a smaller size or a higher-resolution file. Once your photograph shows in the preview, the designer shows the resolution it will print at for the size you choose. Some browsers can't preview TIFF or HEIC files; check those against the table below.
| Size | Print size | Pixels for 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| 4×6" | 102 × 152 mm | 1205 × 1796 px |
| 5×7" | 127 × 178 mm | 1500 × 2103 px |
| 8×10" | 203 × 254 mm | 2398 × 3000 px |
| 8×12" | 203 × 305 mm | 2398 × 3603 px |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 2481 × 3508 px |
| 11×14" | 279 × 356 mm | 3296 × 4205 px |
| 12×16" | 305 × 406 mm | 3603 × 4796 px |
| A3 | 297 × 420 mm | 3508 × 4961 px |
| 16×20" | 406 × 508 mm | 4796 × 6000 px |
| 16×24" | 406 × 610 mm | 4796 × 7205 px |
| A2 | 420 × 594 mm | 4961 × 7016 px |
| 18×24" | 457 × 610 mm | 5398 × 7205 px |
| 20×24" | 508 × 610 mm | 6000 × 7205 px |
| A1 | 594 × 841 mm | 7016 × 9934 px |
| 24×36" | 610 × 914 mm | 7205 × 10796 px |
| 30×40" | 762 × 1016 mm | 9000 × 12000 px |
| A0 | 841 × 1189 mm | 9934 × 14044 px |
Cropping and position
Once your photograph shows in the preview, you can zoom and position it within the print, and the preview shows how it will be cropped.
Very large prints
A custom size can be up to 1118 mm on its short edge and 4 metres long. At that scale, check your file has enough pixels for your size before you order.
What we check
Every photograph is reviewed before it goes to print. Our Premium Corrected Service is included in the price: we check your file and may contact you with adjustments or recommendations before printing. More about our fine art printing.