Poster · Large format
24 × 36 poster
24 × 36 inches (609.6 × 914.4 mm) is the standard full wall-poster size in North America — used for film and concert posters, retail promotion, exhibition graphics and large-format printed art. With 0.25 in of bleed the export size becomes 24.5 × 36.5 in.
Trim, bleed and safe area
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 609.6 | 914.4 |
| Centimetres (cm) | 60.96 | 91.44 |
| Inches (in) | 24 | 36 |
| Pixels @ 72 DPI | 1,728 | 2,592 |
| Pixels @ 96 DPI | 2,304 | 3,456 |
| Pixels @ 150 DPI | 3,600 | 5,400 |
| Pixels @ 200 DPI | 4,800 | 7,200 |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 7,200 | 10,800 |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 14,400 | 21,600 |
24 × 36 in
Common uses
- · Concert and music tour posters
- · Film one-sheets and lobby promotion
- · Retail point-of-sale displays
- · Art prints and gallery installations
- · Exhibition and trade-show graphics
When 150 DPI is enough
For posters viewed from 2+ m away, the human eye cannot resolve 300 DPI detail. 150 DPI looks identical at viewing distance and halves the file size. For posters that will be inspected up close (museum prints, art books, framed prints) stick with 300 DPI.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a 24 × 36 inch poster?
24 × 36 inches is 609.6 × 914.4 millimetres — about 61 × 91 cm. It is roughly the size of a standard cinema lobby poster and is the most common large-format size in North America.
How much bleed does a 24 × 36 poster need?
Typically 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of bleed on every side, making the export size 24.5 × 36.5 inches. Some large-format printers want 0.5 inch — confirm with your printer before exporting.
What image resolution is required?
At 300 DPI, a 24 × 36 poster is 7200 × 10 800 pixels — about 78 megapixels. At 150 DPI (often acceptable for wall posters viewed from a distance) it is 3600 × 5400 pixels. Source images as large as you can.
How far away does it read from?
A 24 × 36 poster with a 4–5 cm tall headline is comfortably readable from across a room (5–6 m). For street-level outdoor posters viewed from 10+ m, headlines should be at least 8–10 cm tall.
How do I print one at home?
You generally do not. Wide-format printing this size needs either a large-format inkjet (uncommon outside design studios) or an online large-format print service. Most online services accept PDF at the export size including bleed.