Tutorial: Creating a Billboard in Photoshop
To create a billboard, open Photoshop. Enter dimensions for the billboard, typically along highways and cities. Billboards reach drivers and pedestrians. This tutorial teaches designing a billboard in Photoshop. Download the PSD file to follow along if new.
Average Billboard Print Pixel Size
What is the average print pixel size for a billboard? It is 19,008 x 8,640 pixels, totaling 164.2 megapixels with a 2.2 aspect ratio. With bleed, a billboard is 19,296 x 8,928 pixels, equaling 172.3 megapixels.
Billboard Design Tips and Templates
Studies show 71% consciously look at billboards when driving. Billboard advertising builds awareness and reaches many.
- When designing different sizes, consider the aspect ratio: the relationship between width and height. A 14 x 48 feet billboard has a 3:1 aspect ratio.
- On the placeholder layer, create a rectangle approximating the billboard canvas size. Simplicity is key to great design. Make text large and use bold, non-serif fonts.
- Contact the billboard company for exact file requirements. They have Photoshop and InDesign templates with dimensions and color profiles. Use the template.