Preparing your artwork
A large wall needs a large file. These checks help your print look sharp.
Send the original file
Use the file from the camera, the designer or the stock site. Screenshots, WhatsApp-compressed images and social media downloads are usually too small for a wall.
How big is big enough?
We look at how many pixels end up on each inch of wall. As a guide:
- 75+ px per inch: Ready for review.
- 50–74: may look soft up close.
- 25–49: a higher-resolution original is recommended.
- Below 25: manual review.
A DPI number saved inside a file does not make it sharper. What matters is the pixel width and height.
Formats
JPEG and PNG preview instantly. PDF, TIFF, PSD, AI, EPS and SVG are welcome; the studio opens them and checks fonts, embedded images and transparency.
Worked example
Text and logos
Keep important text at least 6″ (15 cm) from the edges of the wall, so it is not lost in trimming. Don’t mirror artwork with text.
Colour
Screens are brighter than printed walls. For colour-sensitive work, order a test print first.
We never alter your file without asking
If your image needs retouching or enlarging, we tell you and quote it separately.