A0 poster printing

Research posters: check the board first

Many conference poster sessions ask for A0 portrait, but boards vary, and some specify landscape or a different size. Read the organiser's instructions before you set up your document. Design for people standing a metre or two away: a clear title, short sections, and charts large enough to read without leaning in. Export a PDF with fonts embedded so that equations and symbols do not change. Then print a reduced copy on your office printer and read it over. Typing errors are far easier to catch on paper.

How many pixels does this size need?

At 150 pixels per inch, an A0 image is roughly 4967 x 7022 pixels. That is a common guide for a poster viewed from a short distance, though wall displays seen from further back can use less. Images dragged in from a web page will look blocky, so use originals wherever possible. Logos and charts should stay in vector format so that they scale without limit. Our artwork guide covers bleed and colour, and a quick check of your file can save an expensive surprise.

Getting a metre-tall sheet to the venue

A sheet this large creases easily, so it needs a sturdy tube for transport. If you are flying, check the airline's rules on carrying one before you travel. Hanging can be awkward too, as thin paper curls at the corners and pins may not hold. Fabric is one way around folding worries, and rigid panels help with permanent displays, as explained under mounting and laminating. For other sizes and stocks, see our poster printing overview.

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