Design a Poster
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To ensure each poster we print is high quality and free of preventable errors, we have curated a checklist to verify on your poster file before submitting your order and a list of resources to aid you in designing your poster.
We only have one requirement for all poster submissions: All file submissions must be PDFs.
More Poster Information
On this page:
Before You Submit
- Confirm the canvas/slide size of your poster is set to the same dimensions you are requesting the poster to be printed.
- Spellcheck your poster.
- Review your file to ensure image quality. We recommend opening the file in Adobe Reader and zooming into 100% to check for any blurriness or image overlap.
- Document resolution should be set between 150 - 300 dpi (dots per inch)
- Still having trouble seeing all your content on your poster? Try flattening your PDF file to ensure all items appear on your file when viewed in a PDF viewing application.
Design Resources
- Check the tips to Make a Good Poster from Undergraduate Research and Independent Projects.
- Check out the guidelines at the Stanford Identity Toolkit.
- Download a poster template:
| Common Poster sizes | Template File |
|---|---|
| 36" x 24" | 36" x 24" Poster Template |
| 42" x 36" | 42" x 36" Poster Template |
| 44" x 44" | 44" x 44" Poster Template |
| 56" x 44" | 56" x 44" Poster Template |