24×36 Poster Dimensions for Figma: Exact Pixels + Complete Setup Guide

Looking for the exact dimensions for a 24×36 inch poster in Figma? Here's the quick answer, plus a complete setup guide to ensure your poster prints perfectly.

Quick Answer: 24×36 Poster Dimensions

Without bleed (trim size only):

• 24" × 36" = 7200 × 10800 pixels at 300 DPI

With standard bleed (recommended for print):

• 24.25" × 36.25" = 7275 × 10875 pixels at 300 DPI

Always design with bleed! Professional printers require 0.125 inches (1/8") bleed on all sides.

Why These Specific Dimensions?

The 300 DPI Standard

Professional print quality requires 300 DPI (dots per inch) resolution.

Calculation:

Pixels = Physical Size (inches) × DPI

Width: 24 inches × 300 = 7200 pixels
Height: 36 inches × 300 = 10800 pixels

What is Bleed and Why You Need It

Bleed is extra space beyond your design's edge that allows printers to trim accurately without leaving white borders.

Standard bleed: 0.125 inches (1/8" or 3mm) on all sides

With bleed added:

Final Width = 24" + (0.125" × 2) = 24.25"
Final Height = 36" + (0.125" × 2) = 36.25"

Pixels at 300 DPI:
Width: 24.25 × 300 = 7275 pixels
Height: 36.25 × 300 = 10875 pixels

Use our Bleed Calculator to automatically calculate any poster size with bleed.

Complete Figma Setup Guide

Step 1: Create Frame with Correct Dimensions

1. Open Figma
2. Press F (Frame tool)
3. In the properties panel, enter:
   • W: 7275
   • H: 10875
4. Name the frame: "24×36 Poster - WITH BLEED"

Alternative: Use Inches to Pixels Calculator

If you prefer to calculate other sizes or verify dimensions:

• Use our Inches to Pixels Calculator
• Enter: Width 24.25", Height 36.25", DPI 300
• Result: 7275 × 10875 pixels

Step 2: Add Guide Lines for Zones

Create three critical zones to guide your design:

1. Bleed Line (Frame Edge)

• This is your frame boundary
• Extend backgrounds and images to this edge
• No important content here

2. Trim Line (0.125" from edge) At 300 DPI, 0.125" = 37.5 pixels

Add trim guides:

• Top: 37.5 pixels from top edge
• Bottom: 37.5 pixels from bottom edge
• Left: 37.5 pixels from left edge
• Right: 37.5 pixels from right edge

Create guides:

1. Turn on rulers (Shift + R)
2. Drag from ruler to create guide
3. Position at 37.5, 7237.5 (width), and 10837.5 (height)

3. Safe Zone (0.25" inside trim) At 300 DPI, 0.25" total from edge = 75 pixels from frame edge

Add safe zone guides:

• Top: 75 pixels from top edge
• Bottom: 75 pixels from bottom edge
• Left: 75 pixels from left edge
• Right: 75 pixels from right edge

Visual Reference:

┌─────────────────────────────┐ ← Bleed (frame edge) 7275×10875px
│ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ ← Trim line (37.5px from edge)
│ │ ┌─────────────────────┐ │ │ ← Safe zone (75px from edge)
│ │ │                     │ │ │
│ │ │  All important      │ │ │
│ │ │  content here!      │ │ │
│ │ │                     │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────┘

Step 3: Design Rules by Zone

Bleed Area (outermost):

• ✓ Extend background colors
• ✓ Extend background images
• ✗ Never place text
• ✗ Never place logos

Trim Line:

• This is where the poster will be cut
• ✗ Don't place important content exactly on this line
• ✗ Cutting can vary by 1-2mm

Safe Zone (innermost):

• ✓ All text must be here
• ✓ All logos must be here
• ✓ All critical images must be here
• ✓ QR codes and contact info here

All Common Poster Sizes for Figma

Standard Poster Dimensions (with 0.125" bleed)

Quick Access Tool:

Calculate any poster size instantly with our Inches to Pixels Calculator.

International Poster Sizes (ISO A-Series)

Use our MM to Pixels Calculator for metric conversions.

Designing Your 24×36 Poster in Figma

Image Quality Requirements

All images must be 300 DPI at placed size.

How to verify image quality:

Effective DPI = Image Width (pixels) ÷ Placed Width (inches)

Example:
Image: 6000 × 4000 pixels
Placed at 20" wide on poster
DPI: 6000 ÷ 20 = 300 DPI ✓ Good

If placed at 30" wide:
DPI: 6000 ÷ 30 = 200 DPI ✗ Too low (will look pixelated)

Where to find high-res images:

• Professional stock sites (Adobe Stock, Shutterstock)
• Unsplash (check sizes - many are high enough)
• Pexels (filter by size)
• Your own photography (use original files, not social media versions)

Minimum image sizes for 24×36 poster:

• Full poster coverage: 7275 × 10875 pixels minimum
• Half poster: 3600 × 5400 pixels
• Quarter poster: 1800 × 2700 pixels

Typography Guidelines

Minimum readable sizes:

• Viewed from 3 feet: Body text minimum 12pt
• Viewed from 6 feet: Body text minimum 18pt
• Viewed from 10+ feet: Body text minimum 24pt

Poster hierarchy:

• Main headline: 72-200pt (large and bold)
• Subheadline: 36-72pt
• Body text: 18-36pt (depending on viewing distance)
• Fine print: 12-16pt minimum

Font tips:

• Use bold, high-contrast typefaces
• Sans-serif for modern look
• Serif for traditional/formal
• Limit to 2-3 fonts maximum
• Ensure readability at distance

Color for Print

Figma designs in RGB, but posters print in CMYK. Colors will shift!

Before designing, check colors:

• Hex to CMYK Converter
• RGB to CMYK Converter

Colors that shift most:

• Bright blues (get duller)
• Vibrant greens (less saturated)
• Neon colors (impossible in CMYK)

Poster color tips:

• Use bold, saturated colors (but check CMYK)
• High contrast for readability
• Black text: K:100% only
• Rich black for backgrounds: C:40%, M:40%, Y:40%, K:100%

Total Ink Coverage (TIC): Keep total CMYK percentage under 300%.

Our RGB to CMYK Converter automatically calculates TIC and warns when too high.

Layout Best Practices

Visual hierarchy:

1. Most important: Main image or headline (top third)
2. Secondary: Supporting info (middle)
3. Tertiary: Details, date, location (bottom)

Golden rules:

• Leave white space (don't cram)
• Use grid system (align elements)
• Create clear focal point
• Guide eye through design
• Balance visual weight

Common poster layouts:

• Centered: Classic, formal
• Top-heavy: Bold headline with image below
• Bottom-heavy: Large image with text below
• Asymmetric: Modern, dynamic
• Grid-based: Organized, multiple elements

Exporting Your 24×36 Poster

Using Print for Figma Plugin (Recommended)

The easiest way to export print-ready posters:

Features:

• Automatic RGB to CMYK conversion
• Adds crop marks and bleed marks
• Exports PDF/X-1a (industry standard)
• Embeds fonts automatically
• Verifies 300 DPI resolution
• Optimizes file size

How to use:

1. Select your poster frame
2. Install and run Print for Figma Plugin
3. Choose "Print-ready PDF with CMYK"
4. Enable crop marks and bleed
5. Export PDF/X-1a

Result: Professional print-ready PDF file ready to send to any printer.

Manual Export (Alternative)

If exporting manually from Figma:

1. Select poster frame
2. Export settings:
   • Format: PDF
   • Scale: 1x (never scale!)
   • Include: Full frame (with bleed)
   • Compression: Best quality
3. Export file

Important: Manual export stays in RGB. You'll need to convert to CMYK using Adobe Acrobat or similar before printing.

Pre-Flight Checklist

Before sending to printer:

☐ Frame size: 7275 × 10875 pixels (24.25" × 36.25" at 300 DPI) ☐ All images 300 DPI minimum at placed size ☐ All backgrounds extend to bleed edge ☐ All text in safe zone (0.25" from trim) ☐ Colors converted/verified with CMYK tools ☐ Total ink coverage under 300% ☐ Fonts embedded in PDF ☐ Crop marks visible (if using plugin) ☐ File format: PDF/X-1a preferred ☐ No spelling errors (proofread!)

Large Format Printing Considerations

Can You Use Lower DPI for Large Posters?

Yes! For posters viewed from a distance, you can use lower resolution.

DPI by viewing distance:

• Viewed close-up (1-3 feet): 300 DPI required
• Viewed from 5-10 feet: 200 DPI acceptable
• Viewed from 10-20 feet: 150 DPI acceptable
• Billboards (20+ feet): 100 DPI or less

For 24×36 poster:

• If displayed in hallway/office: Use 300 DPI (7275 × 10875 px)
• If displayed at event from distance: 200 DPI works (4850 × 7250 px)

Trade-offs:

• Lower DPI = Smaller file size, faster to work with
• But: Can't use poster for close-up viewing

Recommendation: Stick with 300 DPI unless file size is prohibitive.

File Size Management

Typical file sizes for 24×36 poster:

• Vector-heavy design: 5-20 MB
• Image-heavy design: 50-200 MB
• Multiple high-res photos: 200-500 MB

If file is too large:

• Compress images before importing (use TinyPNG, etc.)
• Use Figma's image compression on export
• Reduce number of effects (shadows, blurs)
• Flatten complex vector elements
• Export at highest quality, but not "uncompressed"

Print Methods

Different print methods for 24×36 posters:

Offset Printing:

• Best for large quantities (100+)
• Lowest per-unit cost at volume
• Requires CMYK
• 300 DPI required

Digital Printing:

• Great for short runs (1-100)
• Quick turnaround
• CMYK or RGB (varies by printer)
• 300 DPI recommended

Wide-Format Inkjet:

• Best for single posters
• High quality
• Often accepts RGB
• 200-300 DPI acceptable

Ask your printer:

• Preferred color mode
• Required resolution
• File format preference
• Bleed requirements
• Turnaround time

Common 24×36 Poster Use Cases

Movie Posters

Standard cinema one-sheet size. Bold imagery, minimal text, strong focal point.

Event Posters

Concerts, festivals, conferences. Clear hierarchy with date/location details.

Retail Displays

Store windows, promotional materials. Eye-catching graphics, sale information.

Educational Posters

Research presentations, classroom displays. Information-dense, organized layout.

Art Prints

Gallery displays, home decor. High-quality images, artistic expression.

Explore poster design templates for inspiration.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"My poster looks blurry in Figma"

Cause: Figma downsamples display at high zoom levels.

Solution:

• This is normal for large canvases
• Zoom to 100% to see actual quality
• Export will be full resolution
• Trust the pixel dimensions, not the Figma preview

"My image looks pixelated"

Cause: Image resolution too low for placed size.

Solution:

• Check actual image dimensions
• Calculate: Image pixels ÷ Placed inches = DPI
• Need 300 DPI minimum
• Find higher resolution source or reduce size

"Colors look different when printed"

Cause: RGB to CMYK color shift.

Solution:

• Use our color converters before designing
• Request proof print from printer
• Adjust colors based on proof
• Use CMYK-safe color palettes

"File is too large to export"

Cause: Multiple high-res images, complex effects.

Solution:

• Compress images before importing
• Flatten complex vector groups
• Remove unused assets
• Export with compression (not uncompressed)

"Printer rejected my file"

Cause: Wrong format, missing bleed, or low resolution.

Solution:

• Use Print for Figma plugin for correct format
• Verify dimensions include bleed
• Check all images are 300 DPI
• Provide PDF/X-1a if possible

Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

24×36 Poster Dimensions

WITHOUT BLEED (trim only):
7200 × 10800 pixels (24" × 36" at 300 DPI)

WITH BLEED (recommended):
7275 × 10875 pixels (24.25" × 36.25" at 300 DPI)

BLEED AMOUNT:
0.125 inches = 37.5 pixels at 300 DPI

SAFE ZONE:
0.25 inches from trim = 75 pixels from frame edge

Key Zones

Frame Edge → Bleed (extend backgrounds)
37.5px in → Trim Line (cut line)
75px in → Safe Zone (all important content)

Design Specs

Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
Images: 300 DPI at placed size
Min text: 12-18pt (depending on distance)
Color: Convert to CMYK before print
Format: PDF/X-1a preferred

Tools and Resources

Free Dimension Calculators

• Inches to Pixels Calculator - Convert any poster size
• MM to Pixels Calculator - For international sizes
• Bleed Calculator - Automatically add bleed to any size

Color Conversion Tools

• Hex to CMYK Converter - Check color accuracy
• RGB to CMYK Converter - Verify print colors with TIC

Essential Plugin

Print for Figma ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• RGB to CMYK conversion
• PDF/X-1a export
• Crop marks and bleed marks
• Resolution verification
• Download Free

Related Guides

• Poster Design Use Case - Templates and examples
• Complete Print Design Guide - General print workflow
• How to Design Magazines - Multi-page layouts

Conclusion

Designing a 24×36 poster in Figma requires the correct dimensions of 7275 × 10875 pixels (with bleed) at 300 DPI. By setting up your frame correctly, adding proper guides, using high-quality images, and exporting with the right tools, you can create professional print-ready posters that look stunning.

Quick Takeaways

✓ Use 7275 × 10875 pixels for 24×36" with bleed ✓ Always add 0.125" bleed (37.5 pixels at 300 DPI) ✓ Keep all text/logos in safe zone (75px from edge) ✓ Use 300 DPI images minimum ✓ Verify colors with CMYK converters ✓ Export PDF/X-1a with Print for Figma ✓ Request proof print before bulk printing

Start Designing Now

• Set up your Figma frame with dimensions above
• Use our free calculators for other sizes
• Download Print for Figma Plugin
• Explore poster templates

Happy designing!

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