Use the same proportions
A landscape design twice as wide as it is tall matches this banner shape. A square image does not. Keeping a square fully visible leaves unused space; enlarging it to fill a 2:1 banner cuts off part of it.
Do not fix a shape mismatch by stretching a face, logo or QR code. Extend or redesign the background and rearrange the content in the editable original instead.
| Preview choice | What to inspect |
|---|---|
| Fit | All artwork visible; check unused space |
| Fill | The whole area covered; check cropped edges |
| Revised 2:1 layout | Check the new composition and text positions |
Plan pixels without creating an oversized upload
For a 96 × 48 inch area, 7,200 × 3,600 pixels gives 75 pixels per inch. That is a 25.92 megapixel image. This is a worked planning example for a large sign viewed at a distance, not a promise of sharpness for every design or viewing distance.
At 100 pixels per inch, the same banner would need 9,600 × 4,800 pixels, or 46.08 megapixels, beyond the current 40 megapixel image upload ceiling. A blanket instruction to export every banner at 300 DPI would create a much larger file. Check the current editor limits and keep the encoded upload under 20 MB.
Review content at the edges and center
Keep the headline, phone number and essential artwork clear of mounting areas. Check the complete banner, then inspect small text in a closer preview. An enlarged low-resolution image cannot gain real detail just because the exported file is larger.
Confirm the height and width labels, selected grommet count and quantity before adding the banner to the cart. If you need close-up detail or cannot export within the upload limits, ask the shop about the file before ordering.
Common questions
Is a 7,200 × 3,600 file guaranteed to look sharp?
No. It gives a calculable 75 PPI at this size. Original detail, text, contrast and viewing distance still matter; inspect the actual artwork and ask if unsure.
Should I add blank borders for the holes?
Do not invent extra print dimensions. Use the selected banner size, keep important details clear of the mounting area and review the actual preview.