THE TOOLKIT

A little less guesswork.

Practical print calculators with clear inputs, useful answers and the workings to back them up. Your numbers stay in your browser.

Print scale calculator

A4 to A3? A3 to A5? Get the percentage that fits your page.

Find your print scale II

Pixels to print size

Find out how large an image can print at your chosen resolution.

Check your image size III

Print sheet layout planner

Compare layouts with bleed, margins and gaps. Export a plan you can measure.

Plan a printed sheet IV

Paper weight calculator

From one sheet to a full ream. Estimate the weight using GSM.

Calculate paper weight V

Booklet page-order planner

Map pages and blanks across a folded booklet. Download a folding proof.

Plan booklet page order VI

Print calibration

Measure a test print in both directions and check its scaling.

Check an actual print VII

Image print check

Check an actual image at your chosen print size. Compare cropping, borders and pixel density.

Check an image

BEFORE YOU PRINT

A few details make a difference.

A MORE ACCURATE PRINT

Why your PDF prints at the wrong size

Understand actual size, fit to page and the margin your printer needs.

LESS GUESSWORK

PPI, DPI and what makes a sharp print

The difference between image pixels and printer dots, explained simply.

Take the reference to the printing room.

Explore the print lab

Print calculators

Print scale calculator

Pixels to print size

Print sheet layout planner

Paper weight calculator

Booklet page-order planner

Print calibration

Image print check

A few details make a difference.

Why your PDF prints at the wrong size ↗

PPI, DPI and what makes a sharp print ↗

Take the reference to the printing room.

Measure an actual print ↗

Print a measured worksheet ↗

Why your PDF prints at the wrong size

PPI, DPI and what makes a sharp print

Measure an actual print

Print a measured worksheet