Best Canvas Size for Big Posters in Procreate

Best Canvas Size for Big Posters in Procreate
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[@daniellec8157]

Thank you so much!! I was struggling with getting the correct canvas size and was having issues with the sizing when I uploaded the file to a poster template (size 24x36") for printing. I had the incorrect size and when I uploaded it to the poster template, the file would not fill up the whole 24x36" and left a 2" gap at the top and bottom. After watching your video I was quickly able to adjust my canvas size and upload it to the poster template without the pesky blank gaps at the top and bottom of the poster. Thank you so much for helping!

[@StayfDraws]

great to hear that i could be of some help!

[@ozbrat82]

I understand all this already so I personally am not confused by your video, but others might be. The question asked was why do you set yours to be 72dpi, and by the end you explained why you would choose 150dpi. You didn’t actually address why your canvas at the beginning of the video was 72dpi.

[@IDrawToothpicks]

If you are viewing something from father away all the time. You can set the dpi lower. But if you'll be viewing the art piece close up. 150 to 300 is best.

[@djbrady]

DPI is only relevant when considering the final out size (DPI on its own is meaningless). Mosty important is the pixel dimensions. More pixels = more detail. For printing, 220-240 DPI can be used to determine the maximum printed size. 150 DPI quoted in the video is too low, IMO.

[@amwartwork]

Thank you. I can now export my Adobe at vectors as psd in Procreate at 150 and have layers to work with. I guess 300DPI isn’t always the case. I’m so glad I watched ur video.

[@hogamanyokin8301]

Great video. Please if am making a full colored illustration painting with a lot of details can I still use 150 dpi? For example a portrait painting. Thanks so much.

[@StayfDraws]

It depends on how big you want to print it.

[@andimartin7314]

You’re an amazing teacher ! This is the first video I’ve found that’s been so perfectly taught and explained so thoroughly. Love your work !

[@muckach9872]

Im getting 11 layers with 5000 x 7100 with 300dpi on my ipad pro 12.9’ 2017 model. Great video btw.

[@burry218]

The pro is way more capable of handling those many layers because of its RAM etc

[@OrderTab]

This will be reflected on your physical size. The max for print will be 42cm * 60cm based on your dpi settings, if you changed it to 150dpi you will be able to print at the A0 size which is 84cm * 118cm at half the quality.

[@etalo834]

Thanks for the vid! Do you know what is the ideal size to draw for a KZbin video on Procreate?

[@moxydon2610]

You mentioned you transfer your art work to Photoshop, for a pdf. Is there a app on the ipad pro that can do the exact same, as i only have a iPad pro.

[@StayfDraws]

You can also save your artwork in Procreate as a PDF. You can even select multiple artworks and make a multi page PDF in Procreate.

[@Klackala]

i have the slightly smaller model ipad than yours. if i was to set my canvas to (as your example) 841 x 1189 mm i'd get less dpi. would say 72 dpi make a good poster at that size still, or does the dpi really matter? still tricky to comprehend this!

[@witzbold70]

Excellent information Stayf

[@khushbu4153]

Hey Stayf I want to print my procreate artwork in large size 24" 36" or more. The this dimension is not possible with 300dpi. I am confused how to set 300dpi as always said 300dpi is standard for printing. Please tell me the dpi I can use in my artwork for high quality printing and without pixelation. Thank you

[@charlie1872]

Hi, I did a small (6x4) painting in Procreate at 300dpi. Can I easily increase the size to a poster format easily and how could I do this? Thank you

[@StayfDraws]

Always paint in a bigger size than needed. You cannot increase the size and get a good result. Then you will get pixelation.

[@schreitererstudio]

hello!! greate chanel !! congratulations!! this problem limitation for canvas in the version 5 of Procreate is fixed? tks for all information!!

[@LaserBeamKing7]

So I'm curious, Do you always export to Photoshop before going to print? And why?

[@StayfDraws]

I always go to Photoshop to enhance the picture. I change the levels of the illustration, because in print they always turn out darker. I also flatten the png, because when you export from Procreate, it also comes with an alpha channel that increases the size of your file.

[@jos4840]

i was so worried i wouldnt be able to create quality print work on procreate because of the layer constraints, thankyou for teaching us this!

[@StayfDraws]

You are welcome Jos.

[@lover3308]

What measurements do you recommend for print that is about 5 ft all around

[@StayfDraws]

60 inches by 60 inches at 150 dpi.When you have an iPad Pro 2TB You will have 19 layers to work with. Older iPad Pro's can not handle large formats. Then lower the dpi to 100. Anything lower than 100 dpi will show when you print out your file.

[@nemosthebandit]

Do you have a tutorial for setting up colors for print? I have poured hours into projects only to have the colors print too dark. Canvas setting “Generic CMYK Profile”

[@StayfDraws]

I don’t have a tutorial for that. But I adjust the levels in Photoshop, before I send it to the printer. I just eyeball it. If you work with the same printer then you will know when the balance is right. You will learn it by trial and error.

[@Boni12312]

Thank you! This is really helpful.

[@mariawolf4086]

Hi Stayf. Thanks for elaborating on the size and resolution issues in Procreate. I was wondering if there is also technology available that allows one to print at really large sizes without compromising the resolution. For example, how do billboards get printer? I imagine the artwork is done at a much smalller size and then proportionally scaled up. I'm curious as to how this works as I've always thought scaling up decreases resolution. Thanks. Maria

[@StayfDraws]

Hello Maria, great question. With Adobe Photoshop you can now double the size of an image without pixelation. Bilboards are printed with a smaller ppi. They are always further away, so you won't see the big rasters. Take a look at this article, which explains it in more detail: fstoppers.com/originals/how-many-megapixels-do-you-need-print-billboard-220239

[@Lucia-Sosa]

Hey Maria! Look into creating vectors/SVG files :)

[@alr4485]

Hi Stayf! I wish you can give some advice. I have my art work done in procreate with hand lettering drawn on it. The original artwork is done on an A4 canvas at 300dpi. I would like to get it printed at A2 and AO size? Do you recommend resizing the canvas and resampling it Or should I create a new canvas? What should I set it up as? Would really appreciate your help. My main concern was the hand lettering getting pixelated 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@StayfDraws]

Hello, you can at most upscale to A3 size, because with digital prints you can use 150 dpi. If you go above that you will get pixelation. Especially in lettering. I am afraid you have to redo your drawing to get it at A2 or A0 size. Try and get the biggest canvas possible in Procreate.

[@lp9497]

Am I the only one who thought the question was not answered? It wasn't about how to set up size/resolution on Procreate but why 72dpi was able to print good quality when we're always told to use 300dpi and above is good for prints. Every seems content with the response though.

[@davidmontgomery874]

Thank you for the set up and print information Staf

[@joseparra4222]

Great video a lot of information thanks I do have a question how about if I want to do designs on shirts how much dpi I need so it can be nice and crisp?

[@StayfDraws]

Always look at the specifications of the printer you want to send your files to. Each printer has different specs.

[@joseparra4222]

Stayf Draws ok thanks

[@SteveyJ03]

Hey Stayf, I’m trying to use Procreate on my iPad to make designs for Redbubble, but they say on Redbubble that you’re supposed to create artwork using the CMYK color space and then convert it to sRGB just before exporting to the site. Procreate only lets you use sRGB or P3 Wide Color for color space options, and I’m not sure what the best route to take here is. Do you just create your Redbubble art in sRGB and upload it to the site without converting it to a different color space at all? I’ve heard P3 Wide color is better for printing than sRGB but I don’t know if it’s best to use P3 for Redbubble.

[@bodawei425]

That's a great question and I hope that Stayf could answer this one. I also wonder the same.

[@SteveyJ03]

@@bodawei425 it was a while ago that I asked this question but I’ve since heard that procreate now lets you create canvases in CMYK. It’s been a while since I drew anything so I haven’t checked yet but that’s what I heard.

[@bodawei425]

@@SteveyJ03 Indeed, the latest version of Procreate (5 I think) supports CMYK. Note however that once you have selected CMYK or RGB and created your canvas, you cannot switch back to the other format.

[@SteveyJ03]

@@bodawei425 good to know, thanks

[@atul.jagtap]

Best information for us! Sir, please continue this tips video!

[@robertcobb5806]

Thank you, it's a blessing. Definitely would like to see more of instructional know how!

[@innerpeace-meditationmusic2298]

Hi, I want to buy an Ipad and start with Procreate. But I dont know what to get. What Ipad do you use?

[@innerpeace-meditationmusic2298]

Never mond. I read it already in the comments. 😅 Great video btw

[@gottafindacoolname]

Should you do CMYK or RGB?

[@StayfDraws]

If you only work in Procreate CMYK

[@sheilariveralopez]

Thanks!

[@juliopelaez9200]

How about using adobe fresco where you dont have layer limitations? What are your thoughts?

[@StayfDraws]

Adobe Fresco is still very buggy. It crashes a lot when you work on a larger canvas. I hope they will fix it soon. That is why I rarely use Fresco.

[@juliopelaez9200]

Stayf Draws I understand, wish they could program procreate to allow unlimited layers. Thank you. Thank you for amazing art!!!

[@bartvyvey]

Thanks for this tip. And for pointing me to redbubble... Did you ever asked Savage if it would be possible to eliminate this limit?

[@StayfDraws]

The reason why they have a limit to their canvas size is for performance. When they increase the size they can not guarantee a smooth running app.

[@agamirkiewicz]

Hi Stayf ☺️ I love this new knowledge! Thank you very much for explaining this issue.

[@andreamorass-maraszto4168]

Is A0 also going if I later want a A3 or A2 Poster?

[@StayfDraws]

You can always scale down, but never scale up with Procreate files. Then you will loose quality

[@mardisactifs7954]

Merci Stayf, c’est très utile et, surtout, très clair ! Pourquoi 150 dpi est supérieur à 72 dpi pour imprimer 84 cm x 120 cm ? Marcel

[@jardenelashontae4252]

Hi Stayf, I have tried doing 841mm x 1189mm at 150 DPI but it still says “too large”. Is this because of an update? Do you know a way around this? Thanks in advance.

[@StayfDraws]

It depends on what kind of iPad you have. An iPad Pro 12.9 inch can handle larger file sizes. Unfortunately there is no way around it. Procreate has a limit to the file sizes. Their priority is that the app does not crash at bigger file sizes.

[@alinastarkov]

awesome video man👍👍💕💕

[@marjetka01]

Hello, I need your help. I would like to know which format to download in canva to get 4:3 jumbo poster? Thank in advance!

[@StayfDraws]

Hello Marjetka, you first need to find out what 4:3 jumbo poster is in inches or centimeters. There is a limit to the size of the canvas you can make in Procreate. With an iPad Pro 12.9 inch the biggest canvas is 7000 x 5000 pixels.

[@marjetka01]

@@StayfDraws Thank you!

[@a1m1a1a]

Hi! This was so useful! Thank you so much!

[@hannastocksick7395]

Hey stayf! It’s cymk really better if I want to print my work? I created a canvas as cymk and after opening the new canvas, under canvas info, it still shows it as srgb. Why? Thx

[@judilynn9569]

If you are doing an oversized print, you can get away with a lower DPI because the viewer will be standing a distance from it and the eye will fill in what it sees. For smaller prints, you do want a sharper image.

[@kelincraig4473]

Ohhhhh

[@paolaHernandez-fe9ni]

Hi I want to create a 24x36 poster in procreate what pixels should I use and what should my dpi be? Thanks

[@StayfDraws]

Just set it to inches and fill 24 and 36 and fill in 150 dpi. Then you will have 23 layers to work with

[@MillennialMess92]

Incredible explanation! 😀 I still have so much to learn as newbie Procreate artist. It’s both exhausting but exciting at the same time! Thank you for this! 🧡

[@StayfDraws]

You are welcome Sarah!

[@gakkieNL]

Also depends on what IPad (pro) you have. The amount of RAM is the deciding factor here...

[@StayfDraws]

That is true. This is done on an iPad 12.9 inch.

[@moxydon2610]

@@StayfDraws i have a 11inch iPad pro, so am i restricted in some way?

[@StayfDraws]

I think the 11 inch has the same maximum size as the 12.9 inch.

[@gakkieNL]

Yes, All iPad Pro’s to date have 4GB RAM; en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad

[@lisadauphin455]

Hello, Thank you for the video. I am struggling in charging a picture A0 size in procreate. The weight is 20 Mb (scanner of a drawing). Can you please tell me why I cannot charge it? How can I do to charge it?

[@StayfDraws]

Hello Lisa, there are limits to the size you can upload into Procreate. I also depends on what kind of iPad you have. If you have the latest iPad Pro with 1GB or higher then you can import larger canvas sizes. But not A0 size at 300 dpi.

[@lisadauphin455]

@@StayfDraws Thank you very much for your kind answer🙏

[@rayhohipa334]

Awesome video, Greta info. hi from New Zealand.

[@cindypeng9657]

Omg I have a question, someone wants me to paint something using procreate that’s as huge as 150cm which is like 60 inches, I don’t know what dpi or resolution I should use...I don’t even know if it is possible to create that using procreate 😣

[@StayfDraws]

Hello Cindy, if the file size is 106 cm x 150 cm you can set the dpi to 150. When you have an iPad Pro 12.9 inch you can work with 5 layers. 150 Dpi is enough for a digital print.

[@hanf71]

Thanks for the great video! Could I ask you please, I'm using IPad pro 12.9 with procreate. Is it possible to get giclee prints at A1 and 01 sizes? With professional results and no pixelation? Also can I use ipad pro version of photoshop to process the files for print? Thanks Sean

[@StayfDraws]

Giclée prints can be printed with 150 dpi without getting pixelated. I make my procreate files at the highest possible size. Then I export it as a PSD file. I import it into Photoshop on my Mac and then increase the size. Sometimes at 450 cm by 280 cm. When I have increased the size I use the filter Unsharp Mask to enhance the image. Hopefully these filters will also be available on Photoshop for iPad.

[@hanf71]

@@StayfDraws Thanks for your reply, do I really need photoshop or can I get away without it? cant really afford it at present. thanks Sean

[@StayfDraws]

@@hanf71 You can also use Gimp to do that.

[@hanf71]

@@StayfDraws Do you have a video, explaining the process from procrete to photoshop for printing? It sounds quite complicated and I wouldnt know where to start! Also, are you sure if I print out at 150dpi A1 it will be really crisp and defined? Im not making posters but actual prints to sell. So grateful for all your help and advice. Best wishes Sean

[@oletalee3089]

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[@StayfDraws]

You are so welcome!

[@snehatulsani6379]

Thank you for the information. What pixel size canvas in procreate would you recommend for red bubble. I post my art on redbubble . Confused about what would be approximate comfortable size for all products on redbubble

[@StayfDraws]

I explain it in the video. 7,000 pixels by 5,000 pixels. Then you can scale it down to all the products on Red bubble.

[@snehatulsani6379]

Thank you so much

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

Great info- thank you for this! Helps a lot!

[@elleellelleelle]

hello i am required to make a poster that’s 25 inches by 30 inches. i’m working on an ipad and i’m extremely new to this area… how should i sent up the canvas?

[@StayfDraws]

Set the canvas to the right size and the DPI to 250, then you will have 7 layers to work with when you are on an iPad Pro 12.9 inch. Or change the DPI to 150. When you go below 150 you will get pixelation.

[@eversonfifita4795]

Hi I love your videos. Quick question. Would the quality of painting on an a4 size canvas pixel width 3508px PC height 2480px Physical width 297mm Physical 210mm 300 dpi Be affected if I want to print it on a A1 size canvas in real life?

[@StayfDraws]

Yes, you will see pixelation. Rule of thumb: always draw in the highest resolution possible. You can always go down in exporting a file, never up or you will loose image quality.

[@rbkhh]

Please help! what do you recommend if i like drawing in procreate but the prints i sell are 40 x 60 , 60 x 60 or 60 x 80 inches, if i resize in photoshop will that affect the artwork?

[@aliartist3569]

i did instagram canves size painting , wondring if i can Re size it in to A3 size ? thank you

[@StayfDraws]

You can make it bigger, but the quality will be bad. Always paint at the biggest size and then make it smaller. . Procreate is a pixel based app, so when you make a small image bigger you will start to see the pixels.

[@aliartist3569]

@@StayfDrawsbut if i crop it , dose it make a diffrent , specilly that the background is white , and i do have space around the painitng that i dont need ? thanks

[@HeyoDaddyO]

Such a helpful and easy to follow video! Thanks so much!

[@StayfDraws]

You are welcome Daddy’s Boy!

[@nrypcl]

Hello there. Can we do 24x36 inch 300 dpi work in Procreate? I want to use procreate. But I have to work on my designs in certain dimensions. I have to print at the same time. The highest size I have worked with is 24x36 inches. And it should also be 300dpi. Can I work in procreate with this size and feature?

[@StayfDraws]

You can’t at the moment, maybe with the new iPad Pro 12.9 with 1 TB and Procreate 5.2. You can make a canvas 24 x 36 inches with 275 dpi. But then you only have 4 layers to work with. When I have to work with larger files I use 150 dpi and then enlarge them in Photoshop and then apply a unsharp mask filter.

[@nrypcl]

@@StayfDraws So do you think 150 dpi would be sufficient for an interior in 24x36 inc work?

[@gordanjunior]

How does ipad handle those large resolutions of 7100px ? Does it get slow ? Also is that as high as it gets or it's possible to work on 10000px files? Thanks

[@arlenemurphy804]

Just new to this..thank you so much..would love more videos.

[@StayfDraws]

Thanks, I have made around 200 videos about drawing and painting in Procreate, so there is enough to watch on my channel! ;)

[@arlenemurphy804]

Will do..thank goodness I’m retired. Lol.

[@dvaidutz9348]

Max layers 11?

[@adornillustree]

Hello I have a question. I want to create an art on my big size wall and what dpi should I set? Thanks u

[@SophiaColombo]

This was really useful. Thank you for sharing!:)

[@karinegrimm]

Hi! Thank tou for the video. I was asked by a gallery to send my artwork in 300dpi 100x150cm. I just don’t know how to do it in procreate.. can anybody help me? Thanks

[@darrellthompson4206]

first you save your finished artwork in to your gallery. Then create a new file at the dimensions and resolution you need, then import your image from your gallery and resize it with the arrow tool. (this is just my guess and have not tried it out).

[@Neilgal12]

Great video, thank you!

[@StayfDraws]

Glad you liked it!

[@GaetanoTerrana]

Hi Stayf! Thank you for the video. I'm using Procreate on my iPad and unfortunately using the size you suggested is not possible. It says it's too large. Would you know what the problem is? It'd be great if you could help, thank you! Best, G.

[@StayfDraws]

The size also depends on what kind of iPad you have. I work on the 12.9 inch iPad Pro which has a stronger hard drive. The iPad mini and other iPad’s have a smaller hard drive or flash disk, and therefore the maximum size in Procreate will be less. Otherwise Procreate would crash.

[@karinegrimm]

Hi... i did exactly the same thing as you and it said it was too large for 150 dpi. Do you have any idea what it could be? Thank you so much

[@StayfDraws]

It could be you are working on another iPad. Then you have less pixels to work with.

[@roblee7921]

Can you help please. I’ve lots of Procreate digital paintings done on iPad Pro. . My printer has told me that they are only able to reproduce to postcard size! These are the typical dimensions currently showing on my iPad. Approx : 19 inches wide x 28 inches height ............ 330 dpi............width 6512px. Height 9262px I tend to prefer to use single layers. Any idea what’s wrong? Be grateful for any comments.

[@pasta2am]

Thank you soooooo much!

[@kevinpaz1055]

What resolution or dpi should I use/draw on in procreate to print high quality on clothing ?

[@misskurmis]

300

[@Valeriearts2]

Very informative, thank you.

[@lisecabblesongwriter4187]

can I ask what kind of ipad you use?

[@StayfDraws]

I am using the iPad Pro 12.9 inch from 2018 with the Apple Pencil 2.

[@lisecabblesongwriter4187]

@@StayfDraws thanks:) can I ask how many GB?

[@sonisization]

thank you !

[@lizzywerkhoven7322]

Hoi ik moet een a2 formaat maken, hoe doe ik dat in Procreate welke dpi kan ik gebruiken liefs!

[@StayfDraws]

A2 formaat is 420 x 594 mm. Vul dit in als je een nieuw canvas maakt en vul bij dpi 300 in. Dan heb je een canvas op A2 formaat dat geschikt is voor print. Als je klaar bent met de tekening sla het dan op als een TIFF, dit is het beste formaat voor print.

[@lizzywerkhoven7322]

@@StayfDraws Hoi hij pakt hem niet 300 dpi helaas....

[@StayfDraws]

Probeer dan een lagere dpi, totdat het wel lukt. Het ligt eraan welke iPad je hebt. Ik heb een iPad Pro 12.9, daar lukt het wel mee.

[@lizzywerkhoven7322]

@@StayfDraws word toch een nieuwe kopen Dan haha! Is 150dpi te weinig? Ik ga kijken! Dankjewel

[@StayfDraws]

Als je het digitaal laat printen dan is 150 dpi genoeg

[@gracewan8585]

Hey Stayf..Every time I zoom in on my painting,the lines just get messy, very blurry..what size should I use? I'd like some more layers☹️like 50+

[@gracewan8585]

Thank you for sharing˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅ pls help me

[@StayfDraws]

If you want clear and crisp lines it is better to use a vector app. Procreate is a pixel app. The bigger the size of the canvas the less layers you can work in. Just use the A4 size with 300 dpi, it still has 57 layers to work with.

[@gracewan8585]

Stayf Draws Thank youuu sm❤️❤️

[@Violet77_Studio]

Hi Stayf. I wanted to ask you a question regarding Red Bubble: I once uploaded 3 artworks to my Redbubble account and I made coasters, clothes and many things from the artwork. A few weeks later I’ve noticed that another person has sold about 40 pieces of a coaster with my design on it, whereas I have not made a sale at all. What are your thoughts on this? Would you recommend my to watermark my artworks or something else to prevent theft?

[@StayfDraws]

Hello, if you have any issues with your artwork being copied and sold on RedBubble contact RedBubble. First read their help section. help.redbubble.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052264111-What-s-a-copyright-and-what-does-it-protect-

[@chrisevans690]

I set my size to 5000x7100 pixels and 72 DPI, but I’m getting a maximum of 3 layers, not 11. Any ideas why this is? Did procreate lower the allowance since this tutorial? Thank you!

[@StayfDraws]

I depends on which iPad you have. I have an iPad Pro 12.9 inch and that gives 11 layers. If you have a smaller iPad you will get less layers.

[@angiec0ver]

Hoi Stayf heb je deze uitleg ook toevallig in het Nederlands? Is makkelijker om te begrijpen want ik vind die pixel dpi best lastig 😊

[@FirstUPdaGREAT]

At that size, my iPad Air 3 gets 3 layers lol I won’t be printing THAT large, but it’s nice to know I can, if I need to. 11 layers would’ve been great but heck, I’m still happy!!!

[@letterofart]

Hi! Can iPad Air 3 export 300dpi from Procreate?

[@FirstUPdaGREAT]

Thư Thư I measure mine in inches. What I do, is I put in the inches I want my canvas to be, and then, I play with the dpi to determine how many layers I decide I want to have. Example, my iPad Air 3 - 30” x 40” at 200dpi will get me 1 layer. If I drop the dpi to 150 it will give me 5 layers. IF, you NEED 300dpi, just make your canvas smaller. Just play with the inches, or whatever you use to measure your canvas and see how many layers you want to have.

[@letterofart]

@@FirstUPdaGREAT Thank you verry much, i'm planning to buy iPad Air 3 for drawing, and found that customers need 300dpi for printing

[@mariamisa1742]

What about size A3?

[@AirbrushDGart]

Hi Stayf, i feel that procreate lags and shut down almost everytime when using that big size.. If i would like to use a smaller size and later on print it on a 50x70cm poster is there another size I could use without not loosing much quality? if I use smaller size then i may have to stretch it out the image a little bit to fit the poster size.

[@StayfDraws]

For print you need 300 dpi.(Dots per Inch) Make a canvas of 50cm x70 cm and set the Dpi to 300. Then you will have only 6 layers to work with. The minimum Dpi for digital print is 150. Then you will have 39 layers to work with.

[@platoga]

The reason of such good quality of your prints is that your real ppi is not 72, but 150 pixels. Look, real size of your canvas are much more bigger than A0. Physical dimensions in procreate is 1764 x 2505 mm and real A0 size is 841 x 1189 mm. It's almost twice smaller than size you put in procreate. So, if we will scale down your canvas to real A0 size we will get 150 ppi, not 72. I do not know if I explained well. I'm working with prints too, so I've test it a lot with help of Photoshop canvas properties to to understand it correctly.

[@FOGHEAD_]

Great video. This explanation was exactly what I needed. Thanks for your time and effort. :)

[@marcodimario9918]

Hi Steyf! Just to be clear... If you want to create a canvas suitable for printing in A0 at 300Dpi It MUST be 9933 x 14043 pixels. Not 5000 x 7100. Clearly I guess that you use that "limited resolution" in order to have 11 Layers in Procreate. But using the resolution of 5000x7100 you can ONLY print at 150 dpi, not 300, if you want to print and A0 poster.

[@StayfDraws]

That is correct Marco! Thanks for your post!

[@sonisization]

Marco ,but for A0 at 150 dpi is 4967x7022 px

[@burd7455]

Welp, I just saved myself $900. I work with large files. Thanks for the video.

[@sweetpeabarbe]

Thank you for this information. Very very helpful

[@GaetanoTerrana]

Hey Stayf! Great video! I was wondering if you could help me with this. I can't figure out what size of the canvas I should use on Procreate for a painting that will later need to be printed in a poster format. The requirements are: max amount data 10Mb; format 3x4 landscape, resolution min 150dpi. Would you know what size would be best? Please let me know, Thank you! Cheers, Gaetano

[@tigerblueeyes2662]

I’m sad xddd It won’t work for me 😭

[@elynchi1234]

it still telling me that it's still too large even thou i already drop the dpi to 150...

[@StayfDraws]

It also depends on which iPad you are working on. The sample I made is on an iPad Pro 12.9 inch. On other iPad's the largest canvas size will be smaller.

[@elynchi1234]

Oh thats why... still wondering how to know the maximum size i can create in procreate each dpi, varied with each ipad... and there is no one covering that too... i wish procreate would include that. anyway thank you.

[@bodyhanger7137]

This is precisely why I don’t use Procreate to resize my renders. I export my canvas to an app called Topaz Giga Pixel on my MacBook Pro. It is high end resizing software that works. A little pricey, but a great investment. TY…

[@ni8294-r3d]

For some reason I'm only getting 3 layers at that size 😔

[@StayfDraws]

It depends on what kind of iPad you are working on. I work on an iPad Pro 12.9 inch and that iPad can handle bigger sizes and have more layers.

[@ni8294-r3d]

@@StayfDraws okayy yes I have an older iPad 😔🙌thanks for replying ..

[@supernaturalfire414]

Is mine the only one that still prints out like a tiny piece of paper

[@FilomenaJackStudio]

You mentioned sending your file to Photoshop. Can you explain why you do this? Can you not just send your file to the printers? Thanks!

[@StayfDraws]

I imported it into Photoshop to first change the color mode from RGB to CMYK. You can not do that in Procreate. Secondly I also had to place some text on the poster. That is something you can't do with Procreate either. You can send it to to the printer as is, but then you need to make a canvas in the right physical size and dpi.Some print services won't except files in RGB.

[@FilomenaJackStudio]

Stayf Draws Thank you!

[@erende44]

Do colours change during conversion? How do you deal with that?

[@theselyn]

Stayf Draws There is the « Generic CMYK profil » in procreate, we can’t use it?

[@simplybran]

Im confused

[@mertone77]

great content, you've got another sub! :-)

[@Yoongitheyearoldturtle]

literally called sophia and came here for answers

[@matz-technology]

A0? oh come on its too small

[@Gymdove]

Your 9’s are driving me crazy they look like “g” lol. Thanks for the info though!!! :)

[@elgritton]

thank you!