Resolution Guide

Understanding Dimensions

MapToPoster outputs images at 300 DPI (dots per inch) for high-quality printing. The --width and --height flags specify dimensions in inches, which are then rendered at this resolution. Formula: pixels = inches × 300 DPI

All dimension values below are in inches to be used with -W (width) and -H (height) flags.

Instagram

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Paris" -C "France" \
  -W 3.6 -H 3.6
# Output: 1080 × 1080 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" \
  -W 3.6 -H 4.5
# Output: 1080 × 1350 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Barcelona" -C "Spain" \
  -W 3.6 -H 6.4
# Output: 1080 × 1920 px

Format	Dimensions (inches)	Resolution (px)	Aspect Ratio
Square Post	3.6 × 3.6	1080 × 1080	1:1
Portrait Post	3.6 × 4.5	1080 × 1350	4:5
Story / Reels	3.6 × 6.4	1080 × 1920	9:16

Facebook & Twitter

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "London" -C "UK" \
  -W 5.73 -H 2.13
# Output: 1720 × 640 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Seattle" -C "USA" \
  -W 5 -H 1.67
# Output: 1500 × 500 px

Platform	Type	Dimensions (inches)	Resolution (px)
Facebook	Cover Photo	5.73 × 2.13	1720 × 640
Twitter/X	Header	5 × 1.67	1500 × 500

Desktop Wallpapers

HD and 4K Displays

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "New York" -C "USA" \
  -W 6.4 -H 3.6
# Output: 1920 × 1080 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Dubai" -C "UAE" \
  -W 12.8 -H 7.2
# Output: 3840 × 2160 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "San Francisco" -C "USA" \
  -W 17.07 -H 9.6
# Output: 5120 × 2880 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Venice" -C "Italy" \
  -W 11.47 -H 4.93
# Output: 3440 × 1440 px

Display Type	Dimensions (inches)	Resolution (px)	Aspect Ratio
HD (1080p)	6.4 × 3.6	1920 × 1080	16:9
4K UHD	12.8 × 7.2	3840 × 2160	16:9
5K Retina	17.07 × 9.6	5120 × 2880	16:9
Ultrawide QHD	11.47 × 4.93	3440 × 1440	21:9

The maximum dimensions are 20 × 20 inches (6000 × 6000 px). Values exceeding this limit are automatically capped.

Mobile Wallpapers

Phone Screens

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" \
  -W 4.33 -H 9.36
# Output: 1290 × 2796 px (iPhone 15 Pro)

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Mumbai" -C "India" \
  -W 3.6 -H 6.4
# Output: 1080 × 1920 px

Device	Dimensions (inches)	Resolution (px)	Aspect Ratio
iPhone 15 Pro	4.33 × 9.36	1290 × 2796	~19.5:9
Standard Android	3.6 × 6.4	1080 × 1920	16:9
iPhone 8/SE	2.5 × 4.47	750 × 1334	~16:9

Print Formats

Standard Paper Sizes

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Barcelona" -C "Spain" \
  -W 8.27 -H 11.69
# Output: 2480 × 3508 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Rome" -C "Italy" \
  -W 11.69 -H 16.54
# Output: 3508 × 4961 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Chicago" -C "USA" \
  -W 8.5 -H 11
# Output: 2550 × 3300 px

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Los Angeles" -C "USA" \
  -W 11 -H 17
# Output: 3300 × 5100 px

Paper Size	Dimensions (inches)	Resolution (px) @ 300 DPI
A6	4.13 × 5.83	1240 × 1748
A5	5.83 × 8.27	1748 × 2480
A4	8.27 × 11.69	2480 × 3508
A3	11.69 × 16.54	3508 × 4961
US Letter	8.5 × 11	2550 × 3300
US Legal	8.5 × 14	2550 × 4200
US Tabloid	11 × 17	3300 × 5100

For print, always use the default PNG format at 300 DPI for best quality. Alternatively, use --format pdf or --format svg for vector output that scales infinitely.

Custom Print Sizes

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Paris" -C "France" \
  -W 12 -H 16
# Output: 3600 × 4800 px (default)

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Amsterdam" -C "Netherlands" \
  -W 18 -H 24
# EXCEEDS LIMIT: Capped to 20 × 20 max

python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Marrakech" -C "Morocco" \
  -W 16 -H 16
# Output: 4800 × 4800 px

Quick Reference Table

All common use cases in one place:

Use Case	Width	Height	Resolution	Command
Instagram Square	3.6	3.6	1080×1080	`-W 3.6 -H 3.6`
Mobile Wallpaper	3.6	6.4	1080×1920	`-W 3.6 -H 6.4`
HD Desktop	6.4	3.6	1920×1080	`-W 6.4 -H 3.6`
4K Desktop	12.8	7.2	3840×2160	`-W 12.8 -H 7.2`
A4 Print	8.27	11.69	2480×3508	`-W 8.27 -H 11.69`
Default Poster	12	16	3600×4800	(default)

Aspect Ratio Guide

Choose dimensions based on your intended display:

Aspect Ratio	Common Use	Example Dimensions
1:1 (Square)	Instagram, profile pics	3.6 × 3.6
4:5 (Portrait)	Instagram portrait	3.6 × 4.5
3:4 (Portrait)	Standard poster	12 × 16
16:9 (Landscape)	Desktop wallpaper	12.8 × 7.2
9:16 (Portrait)	Phone wallpaper	3.6 × 6.4
21:9 (Ultrawide)	Ultrawide monitor	11.47 × 4.93

Vector Output for Printing

For professional printing or scaling flexibility, use vector formats:

# SVG format (infinitely scalable)
python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Paris" -C "France" \
  --format svg

# PDF format (print-ready)
python create_map_poster.py \
  -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" \
  --format pdf

Vector formats (SVG, PDF) ignore the DPI setting and can be scaled to any size without quality loss. Perfect for professional printing.

Basic Usage

Getting started with common commands

Command Reference

Complete command-line flag reference

Distance Guide

Choose the right map radius

Output Formats

PNG, SVG, and PDF format details

Get Started

Usage

Guides

Examples

Understanding Dimensions

Instagram

Facebook & Twitter

Desktop Wallpapers

HD and 4K Displays

Mobile Wallpapers

Phone Screens

Print Formats

Standard Paper Sizes

Custom Print Sizes

Quick Reference Table

Aspect Ratio Guide

Vector Output for Printing

See Also

Basic Usage

Command Reference

Distance Guide

Output Formats

​Understanding Dimensions

​Social Media Formats

​Instagram

​Facebook & Twitter

​Desktop Wallpapers

​HD and 4K Displays

​Mobile Wallpapers

​Phone Screens

​Print Formats

​Standard Paper Sizes

​Custom Print Sizes

​Quick Reference Table

​Aspect Ratio Guide

​Vector Output for Printing

​See Also

Basic Usage

Command Reference

Distance Guide

Output Formats

Understanding Dimensions

Social Media Formats

Instagram

Facebook & Twitter

Desktop Wallpapers

HD and 4K Displays

Mobile Wallpapers

Phone Screens

Print Formats

Standard Paper Sizes

Custom Print Sizes

Quick Reference Table

Aspect Ratio Guide

Vector Output for Printing

See Also