To print a crisp 12×18 inch (30.5 × 45.7 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 3,600 × 5,400 pixels (19.44 MP). Native 3:2 camera sensor enlargement for landscapes and travel photos.
| Print Density | Exact Pixels (12×18") | With 0.125" Bleed | Megapixels | Min Viewing Distance | Quality Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | 3,600 × 5,400 px | 3,675 × 5,475 px | 19.44 MP | 0.9 ft (11") | Excellent (300+ PPI) |
| 240 DPI | 2,880 × 4,320 px | 2,940 × 4,380 px | 12.44 MP | 1.2 ft (14") | Very good (240–299 PPI) |
| 200 DPI | 2,400 × 3,600 px | 2,450 × 3,650 px | 8.64 MP | 1.4 ft (17") | Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI) |
| 150 DPI | 1,800 × 2,700 px | 1,838 × 2,738 px | 4.86 MP | 1.9 ft (23") | Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI) |
| 120 DPI | 1,440 × 2,160 px | 1,470 × 2,190 px | 3.11 MP | 2.4 ft (29") | Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI) |
| 100 DPI | 1,200 × 1,800 px | 1,225 × 1,825 px | 2.16 MP | 2.8 ft (34") | Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI) |
Above a 28"–36" accent table or desk.
18×24 matted frame or magnetic metal poster.
For a 0.75" wrap, export 14×20" (4200×6000 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 15.5×21.5".
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3,600 × 5,400 px
With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 4650×6450 px (15.5"×21.5").
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thick steel posters mounted with tool-free magnetic wall leaves.
Best for: High-contrast photography, illustration, game rooms, and studios.
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Budget-friendly custom sizes up to oversized wall formats & split canvases.
Best for: Custom dimensions, multi-panel triptychs, and low entry cost per square foot.
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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 12×18 on their site after you open the link.
Checked 2026-11-01
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