11×17 Print Size for EtsyThe largest home-printable poster size — a craft show staple
3300×5100 pixels at 300 DPI. Exactly twice US Letter. Here's everything you need to set up 11×17 digital downloads that sell — including the A3 comparison buyers always ask about.
Quick Answer
What pixel dimensions for 11×17 at 300 DPI?
What Is 11×17? The Tabloid Size Explained
11×17 inches (279.4×431.8 mm) is known by several names: Tabloid in portrait orientation, Ledger in landscape, and ANSI B in the US engineering standard. It is exactly twice the area of US Letter (8.5×11) — two Letter sheets side by side equal one Ledger sheet.
For Etsy sellers, 11×17 occupies a sweet spot: it is the largest size most home printers can handle. Wide-format consumer inkjets from Epson, Canon, and HP commonly support tabloid paper, which means buyers can print this size at home without visiting a print shop.
Common use cases include small posters, craft show displays, restaurant menus, event flyers, and home decor prints. If your buyers are the type to print their own wall art, 11×17 is often the largest size they will attempt.
11×17 at 300 DPI — Exact Pixel Dimensions
The math: 11 × 300 = 3300 pixels wide, 17 × 300 = 5100 pixels tall. Your source file must be at least 3300×5100 pixels to maintain full print quality at 300 DPI. Anything smaller will appear soft or pixelated when printed at full size.
Deliver your files as JPG (also called JPEG) at 300 DPI. This is the standard format for Etsy digital downloads — it balances print quality with file size, keeping individual files well under Etsy's 20 MB upload limit.
| DPI | Pixel Dimensions | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | 3300 × 5100 | Professional print quality (required for Etsy) |
| 150 | 1650 × 2550 | Draft / screen preview only |
| 72 | 792 × 1224 | Web display only — not for print |
For a deeper look at resolution requirements, see the best resolution for Etsy printables guide.
11×17 vs A3 — Know the Difference
11×17 and A3 are close in physical size but they are not the same. Different aspect ratios mean you cannot resize one to the other without cropping or adding white bars.
| Attribute | 11×17 (Tabloid) | A3 (ISO) |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | 11 × 17 | 11.69 × 16.54 |
| Millimeters | 279.4 × 431.8 | 297 × 420 |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 3300 × 5100 | 3508 × 4961 |
| Aspect Ratio | ~1:1.545 | 1:1.414 (√2) |
| Standard | ANSI (US) | ISO 216 (international) |
| Common in | USA, Canada | Europe, Asia, Australia |
A3 is slightly wider (by 0.69 inches) but shorter (by 0.46 inches) than 11×17. The aspect ratios differ enough that swapping one for the other will either crop your artwork or leave visible white bars around the edges.
Recommendation: offer both 11×17 and A3 in your listings. 11×17 covers US and Canadian buyers, A3 covers everyone else. This is especially important for sellers with international audiences. See the full A3 print size guide for more on the ISO standard. For a broader view of how ratios work, check the Etsy print ratios explained page.
Framing Guide for 11×17 Prints
Ready-made 11×17 frames are widely available at craft stores, IKEA, and Amazon in the US. For a more elevated presentation, many buyers mat their 11×17 print inside a larger frame.
Common Frame + Mat Combinations
Listing tip: Mention framing options in your Etsy description. “Fits standard 11×17 frames (widely available at craft stores and Amazon). For a bordered look, mat in a 16×20 frame.” This reduces buyer questions and increases confidence.
Note: 11×17 frames are much more common in the US than internationally, where A3 frames dominate. If you sell globally, include both sizes.
How 11×17 Fits Into the Extras Pack
11×17 has a unique aspect ratio (~11:17) that does not match any of the standard ratio families (2:3, 3:4, 4:5, or ISO). It belongs to the Extras pack, which collects the most popular sizes that fall outside those ratio groups.
| Size | Pixels @ 300 DPI | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 5×7 | 1500 × 2100 | Greeting cards, small frames |
| 8.5×11 | 2550 × 3300 | US Letter, home printing |
| 11×14 | 3300 × 4200 | Photo mat standard |
| 11×17 | 3300 × 5100 | Tabloid, large format home printing |
| 13×19 | 3900 × 5700 | Fine art poster, large format |
| 20×24 | 6000 × 7200 | Large format print |
Every size in the Extras pack comes in both portrait and landscape orientations, doubling the number of files your buyers receive. Neighboring sizes to 11×17 include 11×14 (slightly smaller, close to the 4:5 family) and 13×19 (a fine art poster format favored by photographers).
For the complete size chart across all five ratio packs, see the full Etsy print sizes guide. Not sure how many sizes to include? That guide breaks down the strategy.
Setting Up 11×17 Listings on Etsy
Getting the file setup right prevents refund requests and negative reviews. Here is what you need for an 11×17 digital download listing.
File Requirements
JPG at 3300×5100 pixels minimum, 300 DPI, sRGB color profile. A single 11×17 JPG is well within Etsy's 20 MB limit. Use descriptive file names like botanical_art_11x17_300dpi.jpg so buyers can find the right file instantly. For a deeper look at what to include, see what files to include in Etsy digital downloads.
Multi-Size Bundles
Buyers expect multiple sizes per listing. An 11×17-only listing will underperform compared to one that includes the full range of standard sizes. The more sizes you offer, the fewer “Do you have this in…?” messages you receive.
Etsy Tags (max 20 characters each)
Confused about manual resizing? How to resize images for Etsy walks through the options. You can also use the print size calculator to verify dimensions for any size.
Frequently Asked Questions
3300×5100 pixels in portrait orientation (5100×3300 in landscape).
No. A3 is 11.69×16.54 inches (297×420mm) while 11×17 is exactly 11×17 inches (279.4×431.8mm). They have different aspect ratios and cannot be used interchangeably without cropping.
An 11×17 frame without matting, or a 16×20 frame with a mat cut to 11×17 for a bordered presentation.
Yes. It is the largest size most buyers can print at home on a wide-format inkjet, making it popular for poster art, craft show displays, and home decor. It is also widely available as a ready-made frame size in the US.
11×17 is in the Extras pack alongside 5×7, 8.5×11, 11×14, 13×19, and 20×24. Its unique ~11:17 ratio does not fit the standard 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, or ISO packs.
Yes. 11×17 serves US buyers and A3 serves international buyers. They are close in size but not identical, so offering both maximizes your market reach.
Yes, with a wide-format inkjet printer (many consumer models support tabloid/11×17). This is one of the reasons it is popular — buyers do not need to visit a print shop.