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What is "aspect ratio”?

Aspect ratio of an image describes the proportional relationship between its width and its height. When you enlarge your image for printing, you want to size up both the width and the height proportionally, otherwise your image could get stretched or squeezed

But i need a certain size!

Conflicts arise when your poster needs to fit a specific frame or space. Your image must match that size or scale proportionally.

If the aspect ratio differs, you’ll need to crop the image or accept white borders in the final print.

So what can we do?

Conflicts often occur when you need your poster to be a certain size to fit in a frame or other specific area. But keep in mind that means that your starting image must be designed at that size or size proportionally to fit. Remember, just because you need a certain size now doesn’t mean that the photo or image you are starting with automatically sizes properly to that size.

Sizing your image

Images are sized up proportionally, so if the aspect ratio is not the same as your desired size, the image will need to be cropped, or else it won’t fit and you’ll see white borders.
Our Order Wizard has blue handles around the edges and corners of your uploaded image.  Use the handles to resize and crop your image to fill your desired print size.

Aspect ratio check

Our friendly Order Wizard shows you exactly how your uploaded image fits into your desired print size when you start your order.  If you see area along the sides or top/bottom, there is an aspect ratio mis-match.  You’ll need to use the blue handles in the Order Wizard to resize (and crop) part of your image so that it fills your desired print size.  Otherwise you’ll receive a print with those white borders.  You can even download a proof to ensure everything is looking right before completing the order.

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Aspect ratio check

Our image size and aspect ratio tool will calculate the aspect ratio of your image and tell you what it sizes to proportionally. You can even enter the size you need in one dimension and it will calculate the other dimension for you.

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PosterPrintShop is the leading provider of high quality large format posters & prints. We use the highest quality inks and media and also specialize in rush and overnight printing.

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  • Order wizard

Upload an existing file, photo, or design (JPG, PDF, PNG, TIF, DOC, XLS, PPT). Our most common order wizard guides you through the order.
  • Design online

Design a poster online with multiple images on one design. Add text and clip art. Use when you don’t have a design ready to upload.
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You create an account when you place your first order. During the first step of the checkout page, you’ll see an option to “save your order” and create an account with a password. This will create your account for future use and save your new order to the account.
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You’re not able to create an account before placing your first order, as an account is not needed until there is an order to go with it.