How to Export Canva Designs for High Quality Print

WTTB's Resident Canva Queen, Jen breaks down the secret to sharp, professional print: DPI. Learn the quick steps to avoid blurry, pixelated results and get flawless prints every time.

If you've ever heard people talk about DPI for printing and thought, "What's that then?" You're in the right place. Today, I'll explain what it means and how to make sure your Canva designs print sharp, clear, and professional.

So, what is DPI? It stands for dots per inch, and it's all about how much detail is packed into your printed image. The higher the DPI, the sharper your print will look. The magic number is 300 DPI. That's the sweet spot for crisp lines, rich colors, and a polished finish. Anything lower, like 72 dpi, is really just for screens, not print. Here's how to get it right in Canva.

Use high resolution images to start with. Then go to download, select PDF print, and tick crop marks and bleed. Avoid downloading as PNG or JPEG because they export at around 96 dpi, which isn't sharp enough for print. Once you've uploaded your PDF print file, we'll make the magic happen.

Check out our other videos or explore the Canva Hub for more print tips. And remember, great print starts with a little print sorcery from WTTB.