IKEA Ribba Frame Print Sizes: Exact Pixels at 300 DPI for Every Frame
All five IKEA Ribba sizes — exact pixel dimensions at 300 DPI, ratio math explained, and a clear answer on which sizes your existing Etsy print packs already cover. No guessing, no cropping, no Photoshop.
Quick Answer
What pixel dimensions do I need for IKEA Ribba frames at 300 DPI?
Why Ribba Frames Confuse Digital Print Sellers
IKEA markets Ribba frames using their metric (cm) dimensions internationally — but US listings show inch equivalents. This creates a trap: a seller searches “12×16 print size pixels” and finds one answer, then searches “30×40 cm print size pixels” and finds a different number. They’re the same frame.
The second confusion: physical print shops list mat opening sizes, not frame sizes. A matboard guide for Ribba will show a smaller opening (e.g., 11×14.5 for a 12×16 frame). If you create a digital print at that smaller dimension, it’s the wrong size for the frame. For Etsy digital prints, always use the full frame dimension, not the mat opening.
This page uses full frame dimensions at 300 DPI — the correct target for Etsy digital art sellers. See also: best resolution for Etsy printables for why 300 DPI is the standard.
Complete Ribba Frame Size Chart — Pixels at 300 DPI
Portrait dimensions listed. Landscape = dimensions swapped. SnapToSize generates both automatically.
| Frame | Inches | Centimetres | Ratio | Pixels @ 300 DPI | SnapToSize Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA Ribba 5×7" | 5×7" | 13×18 cm | 5:7 | 1500×2100 | Extras |
| IKEA Ribba 8×10" | 8×10" | 20×25 cm | 4:5 | 2400×3000 | 4:5 Pack |
| IKEA Ribba 12×16" | 12×16" | 30×40 cm | 3:4 | 3600×4800 | 3:4 Pack |
| IKEA Ribba 16×20" | 16×20" | 40×50 cm | 4:5 | 4800×6000 | 4:5 Pack |
| IKEA Ribba 20×28" | 20×28" | 50×70 cm | 5:7 | 6000×8400 | Not in standard packs |
Landscape versions: swap width and height (e.g., 2100×1500 for 5×7 landscape). SnapToSize generates landscape files automatically.
Which Ribba Sizes Are Already In Your SnapToSize Packs
Three of the five Ribba sizes use standard US print ratios — and SnapToSize generates those automatically from a single upload. You don’t need to resize manually or open Photoshop.
2400×3000 px · 4:5
Covered by the 4:5 Pack — generated automatically.
3600×4800 px · 3:4
Covered by the 3:4 Pack — generated automatically.
4800×6000 px · 4:5
Covered by the 4:5 Pack — generated automatically.
The 5×7 size is included in the Extras pack. The 20×28 is a non-standard ratio (5:7 — not covered by any default pack). See the section below for how to handle it. For full pack details, see the complete Etsy print sizes guide.
One Upload. Every Ratio-Correct File. Nothing Cropped.
SnapToSize generates ratio-correct output files for every Ribba size in one upload — no manual resizing, no cropping, no distortion.
One upload. Every Ribba-ready size.
Full-canvas resize preserves your full composition — no cropping, no letterboxing.
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Try SnapToSize free →Creating separate files for every Ribba frame size in Photoshop takes hours per listing.
SnapToSize covers 8×10, 12×16, and 16×20 Ribba sizes automatically from one upload. Portrait and landscape both included.
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Portrait vs Landscape: How to Create Both From One Upload
Ribba frames can hang portrait or landscape. A buyer who orders your 8×10 print might hang their frame either way. SnapToSize generates both orientations in every print ratio pack — so your ZIP always contains both the 2400×3000 (portrait) and 3000×2400 (landscape) 8×10 files without any extra work.
For listings, mention in your description that both orientations are included. Many Etsy sellers list this as “portrait + landscape versions” to reduce buyer confusion at checkout.
The same logic applies to 12×16 and 16×20. See the print-to-frame guide for how different frame sizes relate to each other and how mat sizes affect the visible print area.
The 20×28 Size: Why It’s a 5:7 Ratio (Not 2:3)
Common mistake: uploading a 2:3 file for a 20×28 frame
A 2:3 print would be 20×30 inches. The Ribba 20×28 frame is 20×28 — a 5:7 ratio. Uploading the wrong ratio means your buyer’s print gets cropped or won’t fit.
The IKEA Ribba 20×28" (50×70 cm) is the only Ribba size that uses a non-US-standard ratio. Most US print workflows are built around 2:3 (20×30), 4:5 (16×20), and 3:4 (12×16). A 5:7 ratio falls in between and doesn’t fit any of those standard packs.
For this size, you need to create a custom file at exactly 6000×8400 pixels at 300 DPI. This is a true 5:7 ratio. If you start from a 2:3 artwork and resize to 5:7, the composition will be slightly compressed vertically — about 6.7% shorter than a 2:3 equivalent. For most artwork this is invisible, but for portraits or geometric designs the difference may be noticeable.
Best practice: design natively at 5:7 if you specifically target the Ribba 20×28, or use a 4:5 design and focus your listing on the 8×10 and 16×20 Ribba frames instead.
Step-by-Step: Create a Ribba-Ready Etsy Digital Print
The fastest path to covering all Ribba sizes in your Etsy shop:
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Upload your artwork to SnapToSize
Upload at the highest resolution you have — at least 300 DPI at the target print size. The tool handles all the ratio math from there.
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Download the 3:4 pack (covers 12×16 Ribba)
Your ZIP includes the 3600×4800 px file ready to list as a 12×16 / 30×40 cm Etsy digital download.
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Download the 4:5 pack (covers 8×10 and 16×20 Ribba)
The same pack generates both sizes — 2400×3000 for the 8×10 and 4800×6000 for the 16×20. Portrait and landscape both included.
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List each size separately on Etsy
Create separate listings for each Ribba size or bundle them. Mention the frame compatibility clearly: "Fits IKEA Ribba 8×10 frame" or similar.
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Handle the 20×28 separately if needed
If your design works in 5:7, create a custom export at 6000×8400 px and list it as a dedicated "20×28 / IKEA Ribba large frame" download.
IKEA Ribba Frame Print Size FAQ
For an IKEA Ribba 8×10 frame, create a print at exactly 2400×3000 pixels at 300 DPI. This is a 4:5 aspect ratio. If you sell on Etsy using SnapToSize, the 4:5 pack automatically generates this file — just upload once and download the ready-to-sell ZIP.
The IKEA Ribba 12×16 frame (also sold as 30×40 cm) requires a print at 3600×4800 pixels at 300 DPI. This is a 3:4 ratio. The IKEA sizing is metric-first — 30×40 cm and 12×16 inch are the same frame. SnapToSize generates this size automatically in the 3:4 pack.
No. SnapToSize generates both portrait and landscape versions of every size automatically from a single upload. Your ZIP includes both orientations — buyers can choose the one that matches their frame orientation. You only need to upload once.
The IKEA Ribba 20×28 frame needs a print at 6000×8400 pixels at 300 DPI. This is a 5:7 ratio — not 2:3 (which would be 20×30). If you upload a 2:3 file expecting it to fill a 20×28 frame, it will be slightly cropped. Use the exact 5:7 ratio (6000×8400 px) for a perfect fit. This size is not in the standard SnapToSize packs but can be added via the Extras option.
US Letter paper is 8.5×11 inches — an 11:8.5 ratio that matches no Ribba frame. Ribba frames use ratios like 4:5, 3:4, and 5:7. A Letter-size print will either hang over the frame edges or leave visible gaps depending on orientation. Always create your Etsy print at the exact pixel dimensions matching the target frame ratio.
Yes — this is exactly the SnapToSize workflow. Upload your artwork once, and SnapToSize generates separate ratio-correct files for the 8×10 (4:5), 12×16 (3:4), and 16×20 (4:5) Ribba sizes automatically. Each file is a full-canvas resize — no cropping, no letterboxing. List all three sizes in your Etsy shop from a single upload.
The IKEA Ribba 16×20 frame is a 4:5 aspect ratio (same as the 8×10). At 300 DPI, you need a 4800×6000 pixel file. Because it shares the 4:5 ratio with the 8×10, any design you create for one frame will display correctly in the other — just at a different physical size.
Upload Once. Get Every Ribba Frame Size Ready to Sell.
3 of 5 Ribba sizes auto-covered · 300 DPI · Portrait + landscape included
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