Quick summary
Canva does not have a direct DPI setting, but you can achieve 300 DPI print quality by setting your design dimensions correctly and choosing PDF as your download format. JPG and PNG exports from Canva are limited to 96 DPI, making PDF the only file type that delivers print-ready resolution.
Steps
- Set your design dimensions to the size you need for printing, such as inches or centimeters.
- Click Share to open the download options for your design.
- Review the available download options to select the right file type and quality for your output.
- Understand that downloading in JPG, PNG, or PDF Standard at 96 DPI will produce blurry or pixelated printed results.
- Select PDF as your file format — it is the only format in Canva that supports 300 DPI resolution for printing.
- Choose RGB color profile if your design is intended for display on a monitor or screen.
- Choose CMYK color profile if your design is intended for printing to achieve the best color accuracy.
- Click Download once satisfied, keeping in mind that 300 DPI is the standard for high-quality print output.
