01 · Size & resolution
How large can I print?
Check aspect ratio, explore frame sizes, and calculate print dimensions at 300 PPI.
Open Print Size HelperPrint Planning Tools
Free print-planning tools
Practical tools for thoughtful print preparation.
Find the right size. Make room for a border. Prepare an image you’re excited to print.
Free print-planning tools from Monochrome Canvas, the fine art studio of artist Joëlle Diane Zellman.
Studio tools
Find the right tool for your next print.
Choose a tool and start with your image or dimensions.
02 · Borders & cropping
Will it fit my frame?
Add white borders, keep the full image on a chosen paper size, or adjust a crop for even borders. Download your prepared JPEG.
Open White Border Builder03 · Custom print planning
Need a custom size?
Explore a print estimate with your chosen dimensions, material, and quantity. Prepare a custom request for studio review.
Plan a Custom PrintYour artwork stays in your browser while you use these tools. Planning does not submit an order or send your file to the studio.
Convert your dimensions
Inches ↔ Pixels Converter
Enter a print size to find the pixels you need, or convert pixels back to inches. Choose your resolution and see the result right here.
Working with a client? Explore Invoice My Client. For original artwork, graphic design, or murals, plan a project with Joëlle.
Print preparation
A few helpful print notes
What’s the difference between image size and paper size?
Image size is the printed artwork itself. Paper size includes any surrounding border. An 8 × 10-inch image with a one-inch border on every side needs a 10 × 12-inch sheet. Check your frame’s visible opening and any mat overlap before choosing dimensions.
Can I keep the full image and have equal borders?
Only when the image’s proportions match the opening inside those borders. Otherwise, keeping the full image usually means unequal borders; keeping equal borders means cropping. White Border Builder lets you explore both approaches.
Does changing DPI make my image sharper?
Changing a resolution label alone does not add detail. For image sizing, PPI means pixels per inch: a 2400 × 3000-pixel file prints at 8 × 10 inches at 300 PPI. DPI describes printer dots. Sharpness also depends on the source image, compression, and any previous enlargement.
Do I need 300 PPI for every print?
300 PPI is a useful planning target for detailed prints, rather than a guarantee or a rule for every image. Larger prints, viewing distance, and materials can change what works well. Ask the studio if you’re unsure about your file.
Ready to bring it to paper?
Explore Monochrome Canvas fine art papers and loose canvas, or ask the studio for help choosing your next step.
Blog posts
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Fine Art Printing with an Artist’s Attention
What does an independent print studio do differently? The difference is not simply that we are smaller. It is that the person producing your print is paying attention to the...
Fine Art Printing with an Artist’s Attention
What does an independent print studio do differently? The difference is not simply that we are smaller. It is that the person producing your print is paying attention to the...
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A Simple Guide to File Types for High-Quality P...
Learn when to use JPEG, TIFF, 8-bit, and 16-bit files for fine art printing, plus how to prepare a clean, high-resolution print-ready file.
A Simple Guide to File Types for High-Quality P...
Learn when to use JPEG, TIFF, 8-bit, and 16-bit files for fine art printing, plus how to prepare a clean, high-resolution print-ready file.
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Artist Support & Client Invoicing
A simpler way for artists to sell custom prints with studio support, trusted production, and a more seamless client experience.
Artist Support & Client Invoicing
A simpler way for artists to sell custom prints with studio support, trusted production, and a more seamless client experience.
