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11:17 Aspect Ratio · POSTER STANDARD

11×17" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 11×17 inch (27.9 × 43.2 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 3,300 × 5,100 pixels (16.83 MP). Tabloid concert flyer, gig poster, and comic/illustration print.

11×17" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (11×17")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI3,300 × 5,100 px3,375 × 5,175 px16.83 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI2,640 × 4,080 px2,700 × 4,140 px10.77 MP1.2 ft (14")Very good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI2,200 × 3,400 px2,250 × 3,450 px7.48 MP1.4 ft (17")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI1,650 × 2,550 px1,688 × 2,588 px4.21 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI1,320 × 2,040 px1,350 × 2,070 px2.69 MP2.4 ft (29")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI1,100 × 1,700 px1,125 × 1,725 px1.87 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Studio doors, music rooms, and narrow vertical wall strips.

Frame & Mat Pairing

Slim aluminum poster frame.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 13×19" (3900×5700 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 14.5×20.5".

Test Your Photo for a 11×17" Print

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Runs in your browser — your photos never leave your device. Pick a standard print size or drop any image to inspect its exact DPI at wall scale.

Quick sizes:
Required File Resolution (300 DPI)Aspect Ratio: 11:17

3,300 × 5,100 px

Megapixels16.83 MP
Metric Size27.9 × 43.2 cm
Total Cut Size11" × 17"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
11" × 17"11:17

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 4350×6150 px (14.5"×20.5").

Ready to Print

Where to print a 11×17 poster print

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ShutterflyHas standard photo sizes

Everyday photo prints, 4×6 to 24×36 enlargements, and tabletop frames.

Best for: Standard photo enlargements (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20) and gift orders.

Choose 11×17 on their site after you open the link.

Easy Canvas Prints

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

Society6

Artist-designed peel-and-stick wall murals, art prints, and gallery frames.

Best for: Room-scale wall murals, botanical/retro/kids themes, and independent artist prints.

Ready to Print

Where to print a 11×17 poster print

Some links are affiliate partnerships — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How tracking works

ShutterflyHas standard photo sizes

Everyday photo prints, 4×6 to 24×36 enlargements, and tabletop frames.

Best for: Standard photo enlargements (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20) and gift orders.

Choose 11×17 on their site after you open the link.

Easy Canvas Prints

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

Society6

Artist-designed peel-and-stick wall murals, art prints, and gallery frames.

Best for: Room-scale wall murals, botanical/retro/kids themes, and independent artist prints.

11×17" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 11×17 print at 300 DPI?
A 11×17 inch print at 300 DPI requires 3,300 × 5,100 pixels (16.83 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 3,375 × 5,175 pixels.
What is 11×17 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
11×17 inches equals 27.9 × 43.2 cm (279 × 432 mm). The total surface area is 187 square inches (1.30 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 11×17 print?
A 11×17 print has a 11:17 aspect ratio (decimal 0.6471). Use our Crop for Print tool to match this frame without stretching.
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 11×17?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 237 DPI on a 11×17" print. That is plenty sharp for framed wall art and stretched canvas.

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