Fabric DPI and print size calculator
Enter your print size to see how many pixels you need, or enter your image size to see how big it prints sharp. Presets cover sarees, dupattas, bedsheets and common fabric widths.
Print size
Pixels you need
How to read the result
The result is the width and height in pixels your image needs to print sharp at that size. If your image has fewer pixels, it will print soft. Turn it around by entering your image's pixels to see the largest size it prints sharp.
For an allover print you only need pixels for one repeat, because the repeat is tiled across the fabric. Enter the repeat size, not the full length. A full saree body at 300 DPI is 13,200 x 64,800 px (about 855 megapixels), a very heavy file, so ask your printer whether they want it in parts such as body, border and pallu.
Which DPI to choose
Use 300 DPI for fine lines, small motifs, paper proofs and whenever your printer asks for it. 200 DPI suits sublimation and many digital prints. 150 DPI is usually fine for bedsheets, curtains and other large pieces seen from a distance. Your printer's own spec always comes first.
If your image is too small
Enlarge it with the Image Upscaler. It adds real detail at 4x or 8x for free, up to about 36 megapixels of output, and saves a PNG tagged 300 DPI.
For example, a 16 x 16 inch cushion at 300 DPI needs 4800 x 4800 px. A 1200 x 1200 px design enlarged 4x gives exactly that.
Questions people ask
What is the best DPI for fabric printing?
Most digital fabric printing works from 150 to 300 DPI. Use 300 for fine detail and 150 for large pieces seen from a distance. If your printer gives a number, use theirs.
How many pixels do I need for 58 inch fabric?
The width needs 17,400 px at 300 DPI (58 x 300), 11,600 px at 200 DPI and 8,700 px at 150 DPI. One metre of length adds 11,811 px, 7,874 px or 5,906 px at those settings.
Should I enter inches or centimetres?
Use whichever your printer uses. One inch is 2.54 cm, so a 100 cm dupatta width is about 39.4 inches, and the pixel result is the same either way.
Does changing the DPI in Photoshop add pixels?
Not when Resample is switched off. The pixel count stays the same and only the print size changes. To get more pixels with real detail, enlarge the design with the Image Upscaler.