How to select an image size
Image size (in pixels) depends on how the image will be used. Each technology has its own requirements for graphic files. If you wish to print the image, then it is important to determine the actual size of the printing area. Usually the resolution of 300 DPI is required for printing images (sizes from M to XXL, depending on the size of printing area). And it is always better to choose the largest size available for large format printing (size XXL is the most optimal).
Usage |
Size |
Size in Pixels |
300 DPI printing |
40 DPI large format printing |
cm |
inches |
cm |
inches |
Web/Digital Illustration on website, in blog, e-book, web advertisement |
S |
800 * 533 px |
6.8 * 4.5 cm |
2.7 * 1.8" |
51 * 33.8 cm |
20 * 13.3" |
Small Prints (up to A6) Small cards, pocket calendars, flyers, small illustrations in books and media and other prints up to A6 size, also website headers and large web banners |
M |
1754 * 1240 px |
A6 14.8 * 10.5 cm |
A6 5.83 * 4.13" |
111.4 * 78.8 cm |
43.85 * 31" |
Prints (up to A5) Brochures, booklets, cards, illustrations in books and media and other prints up to A5 size, also video clips |
L |
2480 * 1754 px |
A5 21 * 14.8 cm |
A5 8.27 * 5.83" |
157.5 * 111.4 cm |
62 * 43.85" |
Prints (up to A4) Full page printing up to A4 size |
XL |
3508 * 2480 px |
A4 29.7 * 21 cm |
A4 11.69 * 8.27" |
222.8 * 157.5 cm |
87.7 * 62" |
Prints (up to A3)/Large Format Printing Full page printing up to A3 size and large format printing, incl. for outdoor advertising* |
XXL |
4961 * 3508 px |
A3 42 * 29.7 cm |
A3 16.54 * 11.69" |
315 * 222.8 cm |
124 * 87.7" |
* - Use in outdoor advertising requires Extended license
Cliparto's standard image sizes M, L and XL are a little more than indicated in the table and include the extra pixels for allowances in pre-press layouts (3-5 mm). |
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