For most printed pieces, 300 DPI at final size is the general target for raster images. Lower resolution can look soft, pixelated, or blurry, especially on close-viewed products.

Large-format signs may sometimes be acceptable at lower effective resolution because they are viewed from farther away, but clean source artwork is still important.

  • 300 DPI is a strong rule for common print items
  • Logos should ideally be vector
  • Do not rely on screenshots or tiny web images for print