Large-format printing is natively supported in Abyssale. You can design metro posters, roll-ups, banners, and billboards at their actual dimensions, directly in the platform.
For details on print settings (color profiles, bleed, safe zones, PDF export), read our main article: Creating Print Designs in Abyssale
Supported canvas sizes
Abyssale supports large print formats with the following limits:
Maximum size per side: 10 000 mm (≈ 394 inches)
Maximum total canvas: 225 million pixels (Mpx)
The pixel count depends on both your canvas dimensions and the DPI you choose. For large formats, the maximum DPI is automatically adjusted to stay within this limit, you will always see the maximum available DPI directly in the editor.
Example: A 4×3 billboard (4 000 × 3 000 mm) supports a maximum of around 110 DPI, more than enough for outdoor printing viewed from distance.
If your canvas exceeds the maximum supported size, you will see the message:
"Format too large. Reduce the width or height to continue."
Choosing the right DPI for your format
DPI defines the level of detail in your generated PDF. The right DPI depends on how far away the print will be viewed, not just the physical size.
Format type | Viewing distance | Recommended DPI |
Business card, flyer, brochure | < 50 cm | 300 DPI |
Roll-up, banner, trade show panel | 1 – 3 m | 150 DPI |
Large banner, bus shelter, metro poster | 2 – 5 m | 100 DPI |
Billboard, outdoor signage | 5 m+ | 72 – 100 DPI |
If unsure, check with your printer, they will usually specify the required DPI for your format and viewing distance.
The estimated credit cost updates in real time as you adjust DPI in the editor, so you always know what a generation will cost before clicking Generate.
Credit cost for large formats
Large format generation costs more credits than standard print, because larger canvases require significantly more processing power to render.
The credit cost is based on the total number of pixels generated:
Every 10 million pixels = 1 credit
Format | Dimensions | DPI | Credits |
A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 300 | 1 credit |
Roll-up | 850 × 2 000 mm | 150 | 3 credits |
Bus shelter | 1 185 × 1 750 mm | 150 | 9 credits |
4×3 Billboard | 4 000 × 3 000 mm | 100 | 19 credits |
The estimated credit cost is always shown in the editor before you generate.
Common large format sizes
For reference, here are the most common large-format sizes and their recommended settings:
Format | Dimensions | Rec. DPI |
Roll-up / Retractable banner | 850 × 2 000 mm | 150 DPI |
Bus shelter (FR standard) | 1 185 × 1 750 mm | 150 DPI |
City light | 1 760 × 1 200 mm | 150 DPI |
Metro 4-Sheet | 1 016 × 1 524 mm | 150 DPI |
Step & repeat backdrop | 2 000 × 2 200 mm | 100 DPI |
4×3 Billboard | 4 000 × 3 000 mm | 100 DPI |
Bus side | 6 000 × 2 200 mm | 72 DPI |
Printer handoff checklist
When sending your file to a printer:
Confirm the final print dimensions match your canvas size in Abyssale
Share the DPI used for the generation (visible in the editor)
Keep bleed and crop marks enabled
Provide a small proof print if you need to verify colors before full production