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How to Calculate Canvas Size and DPI for Print and Screen Design
A practical guide to using the Freeclay Canvas & DPI Calculator to determine precise pixel dimensions for 300 DPI commercial print, social media, and creative software workflows.
Free design tools
Calculate canvas dimensions, extract a palette, or check contrast with free tools in your browser.
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Canvas & DPI
Convert print dimensions to pixels at your chosen DPI, or check a canvas aspect ratio.
PX / CM / INOpen tool
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Palette extractor
Extract dominant colors from an image and copy their HEX, RGB, or HSL codes.
HEX / RGB / HSLOpen tool
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Contrast checker
Compare text and background colors against WCAG AA and AAA contrast thresholds.
WCAG AA / AAAOpen tool
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ID photo layout
Arrange repeated ID photos on A4, A5, Letter, or 4R paper, ready to print and cut.
PHOTO / PRINT / CUTOpen tool
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