DPI to Pixel Converter

Ensure your designs print perfectly. Calculate the exact pixel dimensions required for High-Definition DTF printing based on your desired print size and resolution.

PNG Format Required

To prevent layout alignment and color rendering bugs, the Merch Factory editor accepts high-resolution transparent PNG files strictly. SVG and JPEG files are blocked. Export your designs at 300 DPI as PNG before uploading.

Design Details

Measurement Unit

Required DPI

Print Width (inches)

Print Height (inches)

Standard T-Shirt Print Sizes:

• Left Chest: 4 x 4 inches

• Center Chest: 12 x 16 inches

• Maximum DTF Size: 22 x 24 inches

⚠️ Avoid "DPI Enhancers"

Online tools that "increase DPI" just stretch pixels and add noise. If your art is low-res, vectorizing it first and then exporting to a high-density (300 DPI) transparent PNG is the only professional fix. Never upscale low-res raster art manually.

Required Artboard Size in Pixels

3600 px

Width

×

4800 px

Height

How to setup your Canvas in Canva / Photoshop:

Step 1:

Open your design software and select 'Create New Design'.

Step 2:

Set the document dimensions directly to 3600 x 4800 pixels or set it to 12 x 16 inches and ensure the DPI/PPI slider is set to 300.

Step 3:

Ensure the background is completely Transparent.

Step 4:

Export strictly as a high-quality transparent PNG file. SVG and JPEG files are blocked in the editor to prevent printing glitches and rendering issues.

Read our Design Preparation Guide