Due to the versatility of inkjet printers and media rolls, the size of art prints can vary significantly for giclee printing. However, there are a couple of factors to consider when choosing the right size of prints to offer your customers. 

File quality and aspect ratios are the first things to determine because they can highly influence print sizes. If the file is too small, printing too large will create low-quality prints. You will want to recapture or upscale your files to help with low-quality files.

The aspect ratios are helpful because you can use them as a reference when picking other sizes, plus you will not have to digitally crop off anything if you stick to the same ratios. 

Offering Popular Sizes

Popular sizes are typically standard sizes that can be easily framed or matted. Being able to readily and affordably hang your new art prints makes it an easy choice for your customers.

We offer a range of standardized print sizes. Print sizes that we print often include 5x7, 8x8, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20, and 18×24 (sizes are in inches).

Our support team can help you fulfill your custom size request. Contact us to see if we can print your custom sizes and to find out what other sizes work well with your digital file.

Sticking within the Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratios are the proportional relationship between an image's width and height. Many calculators and tools online can help you find your art's aspect ratio.

To calculate it, you'll need to know the width and height of the piece you are printing. When measuring, be sure to include only the desired printed area.

Once you have your simplified ratio, like for an 8x10, it's a 4:5 ratio, you can start laying out all the possible sizes you can print without cropping your image down. Check out our blog post for a deeper dive on aspect ratios and their uses.

If you plan to crop your files or add custom borders, aspect ratios might not affect your decision when selecting print sizes.

The Multi-Size Strategy

Offering 3-5 different sizes is a good strategy to gauge your audience's preferences. Selling them on a digital marketplace and drop shipping from printeries allows you to offer multiple sizes without having to inventory them all at once.

Multiple sizes also let your customers pick the range they are comfortable buying. Consider having some small and larger sizes, but remember the details about file resolution and aspect ratios. 

Ordering a few sizes can help you visualize your art and its dimensions. Our online store checks the resolution of the uploaded file, and if it is too small for specific sizes, it will not let you order those sizes. 

Browse Formats for your Print Sizes

Some finishing options, like Gallery-Wrapped Canvas prints or matting packages, might be limited in sizes due to shipping and machinery limitations in production. Checking out the formats you want to print first and comparing them to your selected sizes can also confirm your availability.

If you are unsure if the sizes you want to print are available for a particular product, don't hesitate to get in touch with us! We can let you know if you needed to place a custom order with us.