Print & sign resources
Free calculators and quick references to help you plan, size, and prep your next project, from the team at SHIFT Design in Buffalo, MN. No sign-up, no catch.
Quick answers to the questions we get most
Letter Height Calculator
Find the right sign letter height for any viewing distance.
Open tool →File prepImage Resolution Checker
Check if your image has enough resolution (DPI) to print sharp.
Open tool →SizingSign Square Footage Calculator
Calculate the area of a sign or banner, plus a quick price estimate.
Open tool →File prepBleed & Safe Area Calculator
Get the build size, bleed, and safe-area margins for print-ready files.
Open tool →BannersBanner Grommet Calculator
Estimate grommet count and spacing for a vinyl banner.
Open tool →VehicleVehicle Wrap Estimator
Estimate the vinyl square footage for a vehicle wrap.
Open tool →WindowsWindow Graphics Calculator
Size window vinyl and check coverage for storefront glass.
Open tool →PaperPaper Weight Converter
Convert paper weight between lb and gsm by stock type.
Open tool →BinderyBooklet Page Calculator
Round pages to a saddle-stitch count and get folded sheets.
Open tool →SizingEnlargement & Scale Calculator
Resize a design proportionally and get the scale percentage.
Open tool →Direct mailMailer Size Checker
See if your piece mails at postcard, letter, or flat rate.
Open tool →SignageSigns Per Sheet Calculator
See how many signs nest out of a 4x8 sheet.
Open tool →ColorColor Converter (Hex / CMYK / RGB)
Turn a hex color into RGB and an estimated CMYK mix.
Open tool →File prepPixels to Inches Calculator
Convert image pixels to print inches at any DPI.
Open tool →BinderyBook Spine Width Calculator
Estimate a perfect-bound spine from pages and stock.
Open tool →File prepBrochure Fold Calculator
Panel widths for tri-fold, Z-fold, gate, and half.
Open tool →SizingWall Mural Calculator
Square footage and panels for a wall graphic.
Open tool →StickersStickers Per Sheet Calculator
How many stickers gang up on a print sheet.
Open tool →Direct mailEDDM Cost Calculator
Estimate Every Door Direct Mail postage by quantity.
Open tool →SignageSign Viewing Distance Calculator
How far a letter height stays readable on a sign.
Open tool →Direct mailEnvelope Size Finder
Find the standard envelope that fits your card.
Open tool →Direct mailMailing Cost Calculator
Estimate USPS postage for EDDM, postcards, and letters.
Open tool →PricingPrint Price-Break Calculator
See how ordering more lowers your cost per piece.
Open tool →PlanningTurnaround Time Estimator
Get a business-day range for your print project.
Open tool →ReferencePrint Glossary
Plain-English definitions of common print terms.
Open tool →DownloadsFree Print Templates
Print-ready PDF templates with bleed and safe-area guides.
Open tool →Direct mailEDDM Routes by ZIP
Real USPS route and household counts for 28 local ZIP codes.
Open tool →SignageMN Sign Rules by City
Temporary sign & banner permit rules for local cities, in one table.
Open tool →Direct mailDirect Mail Method Chooser
Pick EDDM, Marketing Mail, or First-Class before you price it.
Open tool →PlanningPrint Quantity Planner
How many to print, as a range with the assumptions shown.
Open tool →LabelsBarcode Generator
Print-ready UPC-A and EAN-13 barcodes as vector SVG.
Open tool →File prepLogo File Inspector
Drop your logo: real vector, raster, or a bitmap in disguise.
Open tool →File prepFold Dieline Generator
Download a real-size folded dieline with panels and bleed.
Open tool →Ready when you are
Using these tools
The calculators give you a fast, reliable starting point. When you are ready to make it real, we will handle the design and printing.
Yes. Every calculator here is free, no sign-up required. They are the same quick checks we run when planning a project.
It depends on the finished size and how close it is viewed. Our Image Resolution Checker tells you in seconds, and our design team can rebuild low-res art if needed.
Use the Letter Height Calculator: enter the viewing distance and it returns a readable size. We design and print the finished signage too.
Absolutely. Send us what you have and we will take it from artwork to finished, print-ready files. Then we produce it. Request a free quote.
Read up before your next project
Print & design guides
Plain-English how-tos on print-ready files, banner sizing, EDDM, and more.
Browse guides →NewsNews & insights
Tips and seasonal ideas for local marketing, signage, and direct mail.
Read the latest →VehicleVehicle wrap cost
What actually drives the price of a partial or full vehicle wrap.
Read →Wide formatBanner material guide
13oz vs 18oz vs mesh: which banner material to use and when.
Read →Direct mailDirect Mail Break-Even Calculator
The response rate a mailer needs to pay for itself.
Open tool →LabelsLabel Size Calculator
Wrap-around label size for cans, jars, and bottles.
Open tool →CampaignsCampaign Sign Quantity Calculator
How many yard signs a race actually needs.
Open tool →QR codesQR Code Size Calculator
How big a QR code must print to scan.
Open tool →QR codesQR Code Generator
Free print-ready vector QR codes. No tracking.
Open tool →SignageSign Material Picker
Three questions to the right substrate.
Open tool →EventsTable Throw Size Calculator
Fabric size for a 4, 6, or 8 ft table.
Open tool →EventsStep and Repeat Calculator
Lay out a logo backdrop before you print it.
Open tool →PaperPaper Picker
The right stock for what you are printing.
Open tool →CampaignsCampaign Disclaimer Builder
Assemble a Minnesota disclaimer line, element by element.
Open tool →CampaignsVoter Contact Calculator
Pieces needed to reach your universe.
Open tool →CampaignsCampaign Mail Drop Calculator
Work back from election day to your order date.
Open tool →Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you need and we'll put together a custom quote. No cost, no commitment.