What this poster maker does (and doesn't)
This is a photo poster maker. It takes the image you upload, lays a translucent color or gradient over it, and centers a headline and subtitle in bold type. It's fast and predictable, and the result is entirely your own photo and words.
It is not a template library and it doesn't generate artwork with AI. There's one layout (centered text), one typeface, and no extra text boxes or stickers. If you need the picture itself, generate it first in the PicX AI studio, then bring it here to add the text.
Poster sizes for print and screen
Posters made here come out at 1080 × 1350 pixels (4:5 portrait). That's ideal on screen: Instagram and Facebook posts, stories with a border, digital signage and email. For print, a pixel count only goes so far. At 300 DPI, the standard for sharp print, 1080 × 1350 covers about 3.6 × 4.5 inches; at 150 DPI, fine for a poster seen from a few steps away, about 7 × 9 inches.
| Poster size | Inches | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| Postcard | 4 × 6 | 1200 × 1800 |
| A4 | 8.3 × 11.7 | 2480 × 3508 |
| US Letter | 8.5 × 11 | 2550 × 3300 |
| A3 | 11.7 × 16.5 | 3508 × 4961 |
| Medium poster | 18 × 24 | 5400 × 7200 |
Tips for a poster people actually read
A poster is read in a second or two, so the headline does all the work. Keep it under six words and let the subtitle carry the details.
Because the photo is tinted at half strength, busy images still show through. If the text gets lost, pick a darker tint, switch the gradient off, or start from a photo with a plain area such as sky, a wall or a blurred background.
- Pick a photo with a calm middle; the text sits in the center.
- White text on a dark tint (navy, black, purple) is the most legible choice.
- Use the gradient for energy (events, sales) and a solid color for a cleaner, branded look.
- Portrait photos crop the least, since the poster is taller than it is wide.
