13×19 Prints for Photographers and Etsy Artists
Why 13×19 Is the Sweet-Spot Print Size for Photographers and Etsy Artists
If you've ever maxed out a desktop printer, you already know 13×19. It's the largest sheet most prosumer inkjets can handle — the Epson SureColor and Canon PIXMA Pro ceiling — which is exactly why so many photographers and independent artists treat it as the large-print size. It's big enough to feel like a real, frameable piece, but small enough to print affordably and ship flat without a tube.
That's where most home setups stop. It's where we start. Below, we'll walk through who 13×19 is built for, when to choose a poster print versus a giclée, and the specs that make this size so easy to sell and ship.
The 13×19 Spec, in Plain Terms
Before anything else, here's why this size is so practical — it lines up with standard frames, mats, and mailers, so there's no oversize freight and no custom framing headache.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Super B / Super A3 / A3+ |
| Exact size | 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) |
| Frames it fits | Standard 13×19 frames, or matted into a 16×20 frame |
| Shipping | Ships flat in a rigid mailer — no tube, no oversize freight |
That last row is the quiet advantage. 13×19 is the largest size that still slides into a flat rigid mailer. This keeps shipping cheap and your packaging simple - whether you're sending one print or fifty.
For Photographers: Your Home-Printer Ceiling, Printed Better
A desktop inkjet at 13×19 works — until you're running a client order. Then the math turns against you: premium paper plus ink plus the misfires adds up fast, and color drifts as cartridges deplete. Print number 40 rarely matches print number 1, and you've spent an afternoon babysitting the machine instead of shooting or editing.
Ordering 13×19 prints removes all of that. You get archival inks, real paper-stock options, and consistent color across the entire run — one calibrated pass, no banding, and no clogged nozzles. For client deliverables, it's the highest-margin physical product you can resell without owning a wide-format printer: large enough to feel premium, cheap enough to ship flat, and easy to price into a session package.
Choose a giclée print — our Large Prints or Watercolor Prints — when the piece is portfolio work, a client wall display, or anything sold as an archival, frame-it-forever product.
For Etsy Artists: The Size That Prices Up and Ships Flat
13×19 hits a pricing sweet spot. It's large enough to command a higher listing price than an 8×10 or 11×14, but small enough that it still ships flat in a rigid mailer instead of an expensive tube. That gap between perceived value and shipping cost is the margin you keep.
How you print it depends on what you're selling:
| If you're selling… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Open editions, reproductions, convention tables | 13×19 Poster Printing (Digital) | Sharp, color-accurate, and priced for quantity |
| Limited editions, signed work, premium listings | 13×19 Giclée (Large or Watercolor) | Archival inks and fine-art stock for resale value |
Plenty of artists run both: poster prints for the affordable tier that moves volume at conventions, giclée for the higher-priced, archival listings. Same artwork, two price points, one shipping format.
Poster vs. Giclée at 13×19: How to Choose
Both come out crisp at 13×19. The difference is what the print is for.
13x19 poster printing runs on a digital press — excellent color, clean detail, and a per-print cost that makes sense for open editions, promotional pieces, and anything you're selling in quantity. It's the practical choice when price and volume lead the decision.
13x19 giclée prints — now available in 13×19 on both Large Prints and Watercolor Prints — use archival, pigment-based inks on fine-art paper. This is what you want for originals, limited editions, photography you're selling as a product, and any piece a buyer expects to keep and frame for years.
Rule of thumb: printing a lot, priced affordably → poster. Selling it as an archival, premium piece → giclée.
Get Your 13×19 Prints Started
Whichever direction your work takes, 13×19 gives you a print that's large enough to sell, easy to frame, and simple to transport or ship. If you're printing open editions or moving volume at a con table, our 13×19 poster printing keeps your per-print cost low without giving up sharp color. If you're selling archival originals, limited editions, or photography meant to be framed and kept, our 13×19 giclée — on Large Prints or Watercolor Prints — delivers the fine-art stock and pigment inks that justify a premium price.
Not sure which fits your piece? Print a lot, priced to move → poster. Sell it as an archival, premium product → giclée. Upload your file and we'll handle the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a 13×19 print?
13×19 inches (330 × 483 mm). It's also called Super B, Super A3, or A3+ — the largest sheet most prosumer desktop printers can output.
What frame fits a 13×19 print?
You can use a standard 13×19 frame, or mat the print into a common 16×20 frame for a gallery look. Both are widely available off the shelf.
How does a 13×19 print ship?
Flat, in a rigid mailer. 13×19 is the largest print size that still ships flat without a tube, which keeps shipping affordable for you and your customers.
Should I order a poster or a giclée at 13×19?
Choose poster printing for open editions, reproductions, and anything sold in quantity where price matters. Choose giclée for archival originals, limited editions, and premium pieces buyers will frame and keep.
Is 13×19 a good size to sell on Etsy?
Yes. It commands a higher price than smaller sizes while still shipping flat in a rigid mailer, so you keep more margin. Many sellers offer it as a premium tier alongside smaller prints.
What resolution do I need for a 13×19 print?
Aim for 300 DPI at final size, which is 3900 × 5700 pixels. Files at 150–200 DPI will still print well for most artwork and photography; below that, fine detail and text may soften.
Can I print a full-bleed 13×19 with color to the edge?
Yes. Add a small bleed margin beyond the 13×19 trim and keep important elements inside a safe zone away from the edges so nothing critical gets trimmed.
What's the difference between a 13×19 poster and a giclée print?
Our posters print on an HP Indigo press — sharp color at a per-print cost suited to volume and open editions. Giclée uses archival pigment inks on fine-art paper, built for limited editions and premium pieces meant to last.
Is 13×19 the same as A3?
Close, but not identical. Standard A3 is 11.7 × 16.5 inches; 13×19 is the larger A3+ (also called Super B or Super A3), which gives you more printable area and a wider border for matting.
