Configuring Print Specifications
If you're printing photos, getting the print specs right is crucial. A beautiful template means nothing if it comes out of the printer blurry, cropped, or the wrong size.
Key Print Settings
DPI (Dots Per Inch)
DPI determines the print resolution. Higher DPI = sharper prints.
- 300 DPI — Standard for professional photo printing (recommended)
- 150 DPI — Acceptable for quick prints, slightly lower quality
Set this in the template's canvas settings.
Paper Size
Your template size should match your printer's paper size:
- 2x6 inches — Photo strips
- 4x6 inches — Photo cards (portrait)
- 6x4 inches — Photo cards (landscape)
Bleed Box
The bleed area is extra space around the edges of your design that gets trimmed off during printing. It prevents white borders from appearing if the cut isn't perfectly centered.
- Add a bleed to your template's canvas settings
- Extend background colors and images into the bleed area
- Keep important elements (text, logos, faces) inside the safe zone
[screenshot: Bleed box visualization in editor]
How to Configure
- Open the template editor
- Access Canvas Settings
- Set your DPI, dimensions, and bleed
- Design within the safe area
Print Size Quick Reference
Template Size | Paper Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|
2x6 inches | 2x6 strip paper | Classic photo strips |
4x6 inches | 4x6 photo paper | Portrait cards, invitations |
6x4 inches | 4x6 photo paper (landscape) | Landscape cards, wide layouts |
Tips
- Always use 300 DPI — There's no reason to go lower for professional prints
- Match template to paper — A 2x6 template on 4x6 paper will either be scaled wrong or have massive borders
- Keep text away from edges — Leave at least 0.125 inches of margin for important content
- Test print — Always do a test print before the event. Screen colors and print colors can differ.
Updated on: 22/03/2026
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