Make the decisions before ordering
A useful print plan separates the picture, the paper and the frame. Work through the guides in the order that answers your next question, then keep the measurements together.
Print planning, made practical
Choose a size, understand proportions and prepare a clear brief for a printer or framer.
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Print planning
Choose an art print layout
Choose a useful print size by measuring the space, separating image and frame dimensions, and testing a paper template.
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Understand artwork aspect ratios
Compare the shape of an image with the shape of your paper before deciding how large to print it.
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Crop the image or add a border?
Choose how to handle a mismatch between artwork and paper without accidentally losing part of the composition.
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Plan the mat and frame around your print
Separate image size, paper size, mat opening and frame dimensions before choosing a framing arrangement.
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Plan a gallery wall with paper first
Arrange a group of pictures by measuring the outer frames, choosing one alignment rule and testing full-size templates.
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Check image resolution before printing
Use pixel dimensions and intended print size to make a useful resolution check, then confirm the printer’s requirements.
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