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ai models for print.

how big each one really goes, and what that means on a wall. sizes at 150 ppi, before any upscaling. last checked 2026-10-13.

5 modelslast checked 2026-10-13
midjourney v8.2, hd mode 2048 px about 35 cm medium
max output

2048 × 2048 in hd mode (--hd). standard mode is smaller.

built-in upscale

hd renders 2048 px directly. standard images can be upscaled.

editing one part

the editor can redo parts of an image, but edited hd images drop back to standard resolution until you upscale again.

good for print

beautiful textures. painterly styles forgive a lot when printed big.

watch out

2048 px tops out around 35 cm on a wall. faces and hands still need a close look.

chatgpt images 2.0 (gpt-image-2) 2000 px about 34 cm low
max output

up to about 2000 px on the long side.

built-in upscale

none.

editing one part

you edit by describing changes in the chat. precise control over one small area is limited.

good for print

great at text and following instructions, so posters with words work well.

watch out

small files for print. plan on upscaling for anything over about 34 cm.

gemini nano banana 2 / nano banana pro 4096 px about 69 cm medium
max output

1k free and 2k paid in the gemini app. up to 4k (4096 × 4096) through the api with nano banana pro.

built-in upscale

pick the resolution when you generate (1k, 2k, 4k where available).

editing one part

good at changing one thing by describing it, while keeping the rest.

good for print

the only big model here with a native 4k option.

watch out

the free app gives about 1000 px, roughly 17 cm on a wall. check which resolution you actually got.

flux flux.2 2048 px about 35 cm medium
max output

up to 4 megapixels, e.g. 2048 × 2048. they recommend 2 mp or less for best quality.

built-in upscale

none.

editing one part

editing with reference images, mostly through apps and the api.

good for print

strong photo-realism.

watch out

usually reached through other apps. check the size each app gives you.

adobe firefly image model 5 2048 px about 35 cm high
max output

native 4 megapixels, about 2048 × 2048 at square.

built-in upscale

upscaling via partner models inside firefly.

editing one part

prompt to edit, and generative fill in photoshop, let you work on exactly the area you choose.

good for print

the most precise local editing, close to a retoucher's workflow.

watch out

uses generative credits. 4 mp still means about 35 cm on a wall before upscaling.

models change often. new versions show up in the news first. most images can be upscaled further, carefully done: see the upscale calculator.