The fastest way to ruin a beautiful lyrics poster is printing the wrong aspect ratio into a cheap frame. Our Song Print exports a high-resolution PNG or PDF at the canvas ratio you pick in the editor — match that ratio to the frame before you pay.
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Pick a ratio, not only a “size name”
Stores label frames differently in the US and UK/EU. What matters is the width:height ratio of the opening (or the paper if you print borderless).
| Editor format | Ratio | Common frames |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 1:1 | 12×12″ · 20×20 cm · 30×30 cm |
| 4:5 | 4:5 | 8×10″ · 16×20″ · 40×50 cm |
| 3:4 Portrait | 3:4 | 18×24″ · 30×40 cm · many 11×14 mats |
| 2:3 Poster | 2:3 | 12×18″ · 20×30″ · 24×36″ |
| ISO A | ≈1:√2 | A4 · A3 · A2 · some 5×7 |
| 3:2 Landscape | 3:2 | Wide 12×18″-style shelves |
If you already own a frame, measure the opening (not the outer wood), then choose the closest editor format.
Quick recommendations by use case
First dance / photo + lyrics
Start with 4:5 (8×10 / 16×20) or 3:4. Photos crop cleanly and most bridal-party gift frames are in this family.
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Wedding vows (lots of text)
Prefer ISO A (A4/A3) or 4:5 with generous margins. Long vows need height more than width.
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Vinyl-style lyric art
Square (1:1) reads like a sleeve. Easy gift for music lovers.
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Large statement wall piece
2:3 poster (12×18, 20×30, 24×36) — keep lyric excerpts shorter so text stays readable across the room.
PNG vs PDF
- PNG — photo labs, many online printers, Canva uploads
- PDF — home laser/inkjet, office print shops, “print actual size”
Always print at 100% / actual size. “Fit to page” will distort margins and can clip names.
Checklist before you unlock
- Frame opening measured
- Editor format matches that ratio
- Names, date, song title spell-checked in preview
- Faces and vow lines clear of the trim edge
- Unlock pass still active (see pricing)
Re-downloads on this device live under Poster Exports.
Related reading
Need layout ideas before you worry about inches? Try first dance poster ideas or the custom song lyrics print guide.
Related guides
- First dance lyrics poster ideas
- How to make a first dance lyrics print
- Custom song lyrics print guide
- Wedding vows print guide
- Lyrics poster print sizes (US & UK/EU)
- Anniversary song lyrics gift ideas
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