Sizes & specs
| Size | Trim | With bleed | Safe area | Pixels @ 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postcard 4" × 6" | 6" × 4" | 6.25" × 4.25" | 5.5" × 3.5" | 1800 × 1200 px |
| Postcard 5" × 7" | 7" × 5" | 7.25" × 5.25" | 6.5" × 4.5" | 2100 × 1500 px |
| Half-letter flyer 5.5" × 8.5" | 5.5" × 8.5" | 5.75" × 8.75" | 5" × 8" | 1650 × 2550 px |
| Letter flyer 8.5" × 11" | 8.5" × 11" | 8.75" × 11.25" | 8" × 10.5" | 2550 × 3300 px |
| Tabloid flyer 11" × 17" | 11" × 17" | 11.25" × 17.25" | 10.5" × 16.5" | 3300 × 5100 px |
| Poster 18" × 24" | 18" × 24" | 18.25" × 24.25" | 17.5" × 23.5" | 5400 × 7200 px |
| Poster 24" × 36" | 24" × 36" | 24.25" × 36.25" | 23.5" × 35.5" | 7200 × 10800 px |
Bleed extends artwork past the trim on every edge; the safe area keeps text and logos clear of the cut. Exact specs also appear in the upload preview once you select a size on the product page.
Free templates
Print-ready PDF templates sized to the bleed, with trim, safe-area, and crop marks. No email required — set up your artwork on the template layer and export.
Anatomy of a print file
Extend backgrounds to the bleed edge, and keep important content inside the safe area.
- Bleed edge
- Trim line
- Safe area
Bleed edge
Extend your background and edge-to-edge color 0.125" past the trim so there are no white slivers after cutting.
Trim line
Where your print is cut to its final size. Avoid borders — a slight cut shift makes them look uneven.
Safe area
Keep text, logos, and anything important inside this margin so nothing gets trimmed off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common flyer sizes?
Popular flyer sizes are 5.5" × 8.5" (half-letter), 8.5" × 11" (letter), and 11" × 17" (tabloid). Each is listed below with bleed and safe-area specs.
What resolution do posters need?
Aim for about 300 DPI at final print size. Large posters can accept slightly lower effective DPI since they're viewed from farther away, but 300 DPI is the safe target.
Do posters need bleed?
Yes — extend edge-to-edge artwork 0.125" past the trim on every side, just like smaller formats. The upload preview confirms full coverage.