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title: Print & Frame Guide: Sizes, Paper and Framing for a 2:3 Poster
description: How to print a 2:3 poster: exact sizes in cm and inches, why A4–A1 leave side borders, which paper to choose, where to print, and which frame suits black-and-white line art.
canonical: https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/
last-updated: 2026-09-08
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# Print and frame guide

How to print a 2:3 poster: exact sizes in cm and inches, why A4–A1 leave side borders, which paper to choose, where to print, and which frame suits black-and-white line art.

## The key fact

The file is 2:3, so it scales to any
2:3 size without cropping. It is not a single
fixed-dimension file, so the question is never whether it will print at a size
but which 2:3 size suits the wall.

| Size | Inches | Suits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 × 30 cm | 8 × 12 in | Desk or shelf |
| 30 × 45 cm | 12 × 18 in | Most popular |
| 40 × 60 cm | 16 × 24 in | Above a bed or sofa |
| 50 × 75 cm | 20 × 30 in | Gallery scale |
| 60 × 90 cm | 24 × 36 in | Print-shop order |

A4–A1 also work. A-series paper uses a 1:√2 ratio, so a 2:3 poster prints with thin white borders on the left and right.

A common mistake is buying a 50 x 70 cm frame. 50 x 70 is not
2:3; 50 x 75 is. Check the frame's ratio rather than
whether the numbers look close.

## File

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Format | PDF |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 2:3 |
| Colour | Black and white |

300 DPI is enough for every size in the table above.

## In this section

- [Poster sizes in cm and inches](https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/poster-sizes/): Every exact 2:3 poster size in centimetres and inches, which one to choose for which wall, and why printing a 2:3 image on A4 or A3 leaves white borders.
- [Which paper to print on](https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/paper-types/): Premium matte, fine-art giclée, satin, glossy or canvas: what each finish does to black line art, and which one to ask a print shop for.
- [Which frame suits a black-and-white print](https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/frame-styles/): Thin black, oak, walnut or gold: which frame suits monochrome line art, whether to use a mount, and why glass beats acrylic for a print you will keep.
- [Where to get a poster printed](https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/where-to-print/): Staples, FedEx Office, Pixartprinting, CEWE, Saal Digital, Bay Photo or a local framer: which to use, what each costs roughly, and how fast each one is.
- [Framing it for your room](https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/interior-styles/): Minimalist, Scandinavian, boho or dark and moody: which frame and paper combination suits each interior, and where to hang a monochrome print.

### Where should I print it?

Any print shop or online lab. Staples and FedEx Office handle poster printing in the US; Pixartprinting, Printful, CEWE, Saal Digital and Bay Photo are good online options. For the best result ask for Premium Matte or a fine-art giclée paper, and keep the file in the sRGB colour profile when you upload.

### Can I print it at home?

Yes, on A4 or A3 art paper. Because A-series is a 1:√2 ratio and the map is 2:3, you will get thin white borders down the left and right, either trim them or leave them as a natural margin inside the frame.

### I cannot download the file on my phone. What do I do?

Etsy digital downloads are easiest on a desktop or laptop browser. On a phone, open the Etsy app, go to Purchases, then Download, and if the PDF will not save, use a computer or ask us to email the files directly.

### What frame suits it best?

A thin black frame for a minimalist room, oak for Scandinavian, walnut or gold for boho and earthy interiors, and black with a mount for dark, moody rooms. Because the map is black and white it sits comfortably with almost any wall colour.

Machine-readable index of this section: https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/llms.txt

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Source: https://paperanniversarygift.com/print-guide/
Updated: 2026-09-08