Print-Ready Images for Prodigi

Prodigi requires per-product pixel targets and accepts a handful of formats. Below are the confirmed 2026 specs for the most common SKUs. Use exact pixel exports when possible — Prodigi’s API validates pixel dimensions and will flag mismatches or missing alpha channels on templated SKUs.

Product	Pixel Dimensions	DPI	Format	Notes
Photo Print 4x6	1200 x 1800 px	300	JPG / PNG	Standard photo print; sRGB
Photo Print 8x10	2400 x 3000 px	300	JPG / PNG	Small wall art; sRGB
Giclée Fine-Art A4	2480 x 3508 px	300	JPG / PNG / TIFF	Hahnemühle paper; TIFF preferred for max gamut
Giclée Fine-Art A2	4960 x 7016 px	300	JPG / PNG / TIFF	Premium fine-art; high-resolution master required
Canvas 24x36	7200 x 10800 px	300	JPG / PNG	Gallery wrap; extend artwork 1.5 in past trim or use solid edge
Phone Case (model-specific)	Varies by model	300	PNG (transparent)	Cut from per-model template; transparent PNG required
T-shirt (DTG)	3508 x 4961 px	300	PNG (transparent)	Front print zone; transparent PNG

Use these pixel targets as the primary constraint when you export. If a SKU lists a template (phone cases, cut-out apparel), download the exact template from Prodigi and deliver a transparent PNG clipped to that mask. For a quick primer on adding the bleed you need for canvases or framed prints, see how to add bleed to print files.

Prodigi accepts sRGB files and performs on-the-fly CMYK conversion for production. For most retail and marketplace workflows you should deliver sRGB JPG or PNG. sRGB keeps file sizes small, predictable, and aligns with the majority of Prodigi SKUs (photo prints and canvases).

For giclée fine-art (Hahnemühle, museum papers) deliver TIFF when you need the fullest tonal range — Prodigi prefers TIFF for maximum gamut. Be cautious: TIFF files over 50 MB are rejected by the API. If your TIFF exceeds that, either downsample carefully or supply a high-quality JPG. Remember Prodigi converts CMYK automatically and that conversion can compress gamut; if precise proofing is required, request a paper and ICC profile from the Prodigi support channel and proof physically before you scale volume.

• Default: export sRGB JPG for photos and canvases unless transparency is required.
• Transparency: use PNG with an alpha channel for phone cases and cutout DTG templates.
• Fine-art: TIFF preferred for A2/A4 giclée, but keep under 50 MB or API will reject.

If you need to convert a low-resolution file to 300 DPI, follow our steps at how to convert image to 300 DPI and verify final pixels with the DPI checker.

Prodigi’s API validations and factory checks throw a handful of repeatable errors. Knowing them early saves time and re-uploads.

1. TIFF over 50 MB rejected: High-bit TIFFs for giclée often exceed Prodigi’s 50 MB API limit. Solution: flatten layers, use LZW compression where allowed, or export a high-quality JPG if you can’t meet the size cap.
2. Low DPI flag on photo prints (below ~150 DPI): Even if the file has correct pixels, very large physical sizes or downsampled exports can trigger a low-quality flag. For photo prints keep 300 DPI at target dimensions; if you must upscale, use careful resampling and confirm with the DPI checker.
3. Missing alpha on model-based SKUs: Phone cases and some apparel use per-model masks; a missing or flattened alpha breaks the overlay and causes template alignment failures. Always deliver a transparent PNG clipped to the provided template.
4. Unexpected CMYK conversion shifts: Prodigi converts incoming RGB to production CMYK. Files in unusual color spaces or with embedded profiles may shift slightly — proof critical colorwork or request an ICC profile from Prodigi for soft-proofing.
5. Incorrect canvas wrap bleed: If you don’t extend art past the trim (Prodigi suggests ~1.5 in for 24x36), the gallery wrap can show white edges or get cropped. Use solid-edge alternatives if your design can’t be extended.

These issues overlap with general POD pitfalls you’ll see on other platforms; if you work across providers check our cross-reference page for Printful and compare rejection modes before batch uploads.

Start with a single master artwork at the highest required pixel count — for these Prodigi SKUs that often means creating a master at least the size of your largest prints (e.g., 7200 x 10800 px if you need a 24x36 canvas). Keep a layered source file (PSD/PSB) at 300 DPI and use non-destructive edits. This master becomes your single source of truth for exports.

Export variants with exact pixel targets from the table above. Practical steps:

• Create export presets for each Prodigi SKU (1200x1800, 2400x3000, 2480x3508, 4960x7016, 7200x10800, phone-case templates, 3508x4961). Use "export as" to control compression and embed sRGB when exporting JPG/PNG.
• For canvas: extend the composition 1.5 in beyond the trim or prepare a solid-color edge layer. Use bleed guides to automate the wrap.
• For phone cases and DTG: place artwork into the official template, clip to the mask, and export a transparent PNG. Confirm model-specific pixel sizes with Prodigi’s template; if a template requires cut lines, follow it exactly.
• If TIFF is required for fine-art, export TIFF variants but check file size. If a TIFF hits >50 MB, fall back to high-quality JPG and note the tradeoff in color gamut.

If you regularly sell across marketplaces, version your exports and keep a simple CSV mapping of SKU-to-file. For multi-platform sellers see our notes comparing Prodigi to other providers like Printful and review format guidance from best image format for Etsy listings. This workflow minimizes re-uploads and reduces the risk of API rejections when you push many SKUs at once.

If you’re prepping many files, automate export presets and a small QA checklist: pixels, DPI, alpha, color profile, and file size. Use our DPI checker before upload and consult the conversion guide at how to convert image to 300 DPI for resampling advice.

For product-specific notes (canvases, giclée proofing, phone-case templates) keep a short internal spec sheet per SKU. If you sell wall art professionally, our /for/wall-art-sellers and /for/print-on-demand-sellers pages have checklist templates you can adapt. Small, repeatable checks stop most rejected uploads before they happen.