Print-on-demand mockup size cheatsheet
The image and print sizes for the main print-on-demand platforms, in one place — each checked against the platform’s own docs, with the source linked. Then export a correctly-sized mockup for free.
POD image & print sizes at a glance
| Platform | Use case | Recommended size | Aspect | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | Listing image (square) | 2000×2000px · 72 DPI | 1:1 | At least 2000px on the shortest side. First photo at least 635px wide; max upload 3000px. |
| Shopify | Product image (square) | 2048×2048px | 1:1 | Up to 5000×5000px. Images must be larger than 800×800px for zoom to work. |
| Printful | T-shirt print file (DTG) | — · 150 DPI | — | Max print area 12″×16″ (15″×18″ on select products), 150–300 DPI (≈3600–4800px for a 12–16″ print). PNG/JPEG, sRGB. |
| Amazon KDP | Paperback front cover, 6″×9″ trim | 1800×2700px · 300 DPI | 2:3 | Front cover only at 300 DPI. The full wrap (back + spine + front) depends on page count — use the KDP cover calculator. |
Verified 2026-06-13 against each platform’s official documentation (linked on the platform name). Sizes change — we re-verify and update, and add platforms as we confirm them against official sources.
Screen sizes vs print sizes
The single biggest sizing mistake in print-on-demand is treating a listing photo and a print file as the same thing. Listing and product images (Etsy, Shopify) are shown on screens — aim for the right aspect ratio and a generous pixel size, and DPI is irrelevant. Print files (Printful, KDP) are physically printed — they need 300 DPI at the product’s print area or trim size, or text and edges turn soft. Get those two right and almost every other POD sizing question takes care of itself.
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Platform-specific guides
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FAQ
What size should print-on-demand mockups and listing images be?
It depends on where the image goes. Marketplace listing photos (Etsy, Shopify) are screen images — get the aspect ratio right and use a high enough pixel size, usually a square around 2000px. Print files (Printful, Amazon KDP) are different: they need print resolution (300 DPI is the safe target) and a size that matches the product’s print area or trim. The table above lists the current figure for each platform, taken from that platform’s own documentation.
Do I really need 300 DPI for print-on-demand?
For the actual print file, yes — Printful and KDP print your artwork physically, so 300 DPI at the print size keeps edges and text crisp. For a listing or product photo that is only viewed on a screen, DPI does not matter; what matters is the pixel dimensions and aspect ratio. Mixing these up is the most common sizing mistake: a 72-DPI screen image is fine for an Etsy thumbnail but too low-resolution to print.
Are these sizes official, or estimates?
Every row is checked against the platform’s own help documentation, and each platform name links to the source page we used. We show the date we last verified it. Platforms do change their requirements, so we re-verify and update; if you are about to commit a large print run, it is always worth a final check against the linked official page.
How do I export a mockup at the right size for free?
Open the generator for your product — t-shirt, book cover, wall art or logo — upload your design, and download a clean 1x PNG with no watermark and no signup. Your artwork is composited in your browser and never uploaded, so it stays private.