Room pick 1
Soft linen bedroom corner with an empty ivory wall above a bed and warm wood nightstand
Calibrated wall reference: 64.8 × 86.4 in (165 × 219 cm)
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11x17 poster mockups
11x17 poster mockup: your poster on a real wall at true size
An 11 × 17 in poster (27.9 × 43.2 cm) is the tabloid size printers, venues, and print shops use every day. In a mockup it is easy to get wrong: most templates show a generic poster that could be 11 × 17 or 24 × 36. Enter 11 × 17 in, add the frame or mat you sell, and the room scales the poster to match, so buyers see how much wall it really covers.
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- free 11x17 poster mockup
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- poster mockup 11x17
- tabloid poster mockup
Best for
When this mockup earns its place
- Etsy and Shopify listings for 11x17 prints
- Gig, event, and movie-style posters sold at tabloid size
- Showing a framed or matted 11x17 at its outer size
- Small walls: desks, hallways, bedside walls
Inspiration of use
Three ways artwork can change the room
These generated inspiration examples use the same top-ranked WallMockup rooms available below. Compare the scale, frame, and layout choices, then open the matching blank room to replace the example art with your own.
Example 1
An 11x17 poster on a bedroom side wall
11 × 17 in / 28 × 43 cm poster · thin oak frame · 12.8 × 18.8 in outer
In a thin frame the poster is about 12.8 × 18.8 in, a comfortable size above a nightstand that leaves the lamp clear.
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Example 2
A matted 11x17 print above a desk
11 × 17 in / 28 × 43 cm print · 2 in mat · 16.5 × 22.5 in outer
A 2 in mat and brass frame grow the piece to about 16.5 × 22.5 in, which gives it enough presence for a desk wall.
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Example 3
An 11x17 poster in a hallway
11 × 17 in / 28 × 43 cm poster · thin black frame · 12.5 × 18.5 in outer
A single framed 11x17 poster suits a narrow entry or boot-room wall where a larger print would crowd the bench.
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These three walls match where 11x17 posters usually hang: a bedroom side wall above a nightstand, a desk wall, and a narrow hallway. Each wall is small enough that an 11x17 poster reads as a real piece instead of a stamp on a huge empty wall.
Room pick 2
Moody office nook with an empty charcoal plaster wall above a walnut desk and brass accents
Calibrated wall reference: 60.5 × 75.6 in (154 × 192 cm)
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Room pick 3
Country boot room with a warm greige wall, rustic pine bench, tweed jacket, wellington boots, and a basket of logs
Calibrated wall reference: 49.6 × 74.4 in (126 × 189 cm)
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Room pick 4
Parisian bedroom with an apricot coral plaster wall, cane headboard, white linen bedding, and toile throw
Calibrated wall reference: 69.7 × 87.1 in (177 × 221 cm)
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Room pick 5
Victorian bedroom with an ochre mustard wall, antique brass bed, patchwork quilt, oil lamp, and a sleeping tabby cat
Calibrated wall reference: 68 × 85 in (173 × 216 cm)
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Room pick 6
Edwardian bedroom with a soft sage wall, carved mahogany headboard, chintz eiderdown, and porcelain lamp with roses
Calibrated wall reference: 120 × 80 in (305 × 203 cm)
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Room pick 7
English cottage bedroom with a lavender gray wall, white iron bed, floral quilt, sweet peas, and a sleeping beagle
Calibrated wall reference: 88.3 × 70.7 in (224 × 180 cm)
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Cottage attic bedroom with a faded blush pink wall under sloped eaves, low wooden bed, patchwork quilt, and bedside lamp
Calibrated wall reference: 105.6 × 105.6 in (268 × 268 cm)
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Room pick 9
Parisian entry hall with a warm taupe paneled wall, gilded console with peonies, and a dachshund asleep on a round rug
Calibrated wall reference: 73.8 × 98.4 in (187 × 250 cm)
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Room pick 10
Victorian hallway with a deep teal wall above a dado rail, encaustic tile floor, hall bench with boots, and a Border terrier
Calibrated wall reference: 54.1 × 81.2 in (137 × 206 cm)
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Room pick 11
Victorian staircase hall with a deep claret wall, carved mahogany banister and newel post, and a patterned stair runner
Calibrated wall reference: 61.2 × 81.6 in (155 × 207 cm)
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Room pick 12
Parisian writing room with a dusty rose plaster wall, carved walnut desk with roses, and a ginger cat asleep on a Louis XV chair
Calibrated wall reference: 75.6 × 94.5 in (192 × 240 cm)
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Room pick 13
Parisian artist's atelier with a rough white plaster wall, worn worktable with brushes and paint jars, and a folded easel
Calibrated wall reference: 63 × 94.5 in (160 × 240 cm)
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Room pick 14
Victorian study with a deep olive wall, mahogany desk with a green banker's lamp, leather chair, and small cast-iron fireplace
Calibrated wall reference: 60.8 × 76 in (154 × 193 cm)
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Room pick 15
Victorian library study with an oxblood paneled wall, leather Chesterfield armchair, lit fireplace, and a black labrador on the rug
Calibrated wall reference: 115 × 76.7 in (292 × 195 cm)
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Room pick 16
Scottish country house den with dark oak paneling, tartan wingback armchair, lit stone fireplace, and a deerhound on a sheepskin
Calibrated wall reference: 64 × 85.4 in (163 × 217 cm)
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Room pick 17
Farmhouse Christmas staircase with a warm greige wall, white banister, pine garland, and red velvet bows
Calibrated wall reference: 64 × 85.4 in (163 × 217 cm)
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Room pick 18
Cottage Christmas bedroom with a muted sage wall, white iron bed, red plaid bedding, and berry tree
Calibrated wall reference: 85 × 106.3 in (216 × 270 cm)
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Room pick 19
Luxury Christmas bedroom with an ivory wall, channel-tufted headboard, champagne ornaments, and flocked tree
Calibrated wall reference: 126 × 94.5 in (320 × 240 cm)
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Room pick 20
Classic Christmas entryway with a pale sage wall, walnut console, cedar garland, and brass lantern
Calibrated wall reference: 72 × 90 in (183 × 229 cm)
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How big an 11x17 poster looks on a wall
11 × 17 in is a medium-small poster. It is twice the area of letter paper and a bit taller than A3 (11.7 × 16.5 in). On a sofa wall it looks small, and that is the most common mockup mistake: a template room built for 24 × 36 posters makes an 11 × 17 seem much larger than the print the buyer receives. Show it where it fits: above a nightstand, over a desk, in an entry, or as one piece in a gallery wall.
A good rule is that a single piece should cover about two thirds of the furniture below it. A 20 in nightstand pairs well with a framed 11 × 17, while a 72 in sofa needs a larger poster or a set. If you sell several sizes, make one mockup per size in the same room so buyers can compare them directly.
Guide 2
Frames and mats for 11x17 posters
There is a standard 11 × 17 in frame, so many buyers frame the sheet with no mat. A thin frame adds about 1.5 in to each dimension. With a mat, the common choice is a 16 × 20 in or 16 × 22 in frame, which turns the piece into a noticeably larger object on the wall. Match the mockup to what you ship: if the listing sells the print only, show it unframed or label the frame as a styling idea.
Keep the poster's 11:17 proportion. Do not stretch the art to fill a 2:3 or 3:4 template opening, which distorts it. If your design was made at 2:3 (for example 12 × 18 or 24 × 36), crop it for 11 × 17 before you upload, or show it at its own size instead.
Guide 3
Build an 11x17 listing image set
Use one room image as the hero, then add a second room with a different wall color and a size chart that states 11 × 17 in and 27.9 × 43.2 cm. Export at the Etsy listing size so the poster stays sharp in zoom. Keep the same frame across the set unless you sell frame options.
Size reference
Start with the full outer display size
These are visual starting points, not universal room rules. Use the complete framed object or multi-panel group, then verify the result with the exact furniture and wall dimensions available to you.
| Placement | Starting point | Check before export |
|---|---|---|
| Unframed 11 × 17 in | Enter 11 × 17 in (27.9 × 43.2 cm) as the poster size. | Hide the frame and mat so the room shows the bare sheet. |
| Thin frame, no mat | About 12.5 × 18.5 in once a 0.75 in frame is added. | Use the outer size when you compare it with furniture below. |
| Framed with a 2 in mat | About 16.5 × 22.5 in with a 2 in mat and thin frame. | List the outer frame size as well as the print size. |
Compare 11x17 with other poster sizes
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How to create the mockup
1
Upload the artwork
Use the real product file and preserve its natural aspect ratio.
2
Choose room and size
Select one of the popular rooms, enter the physical dimensions, and use only presentation controls that match the real product.
3
Inspect and export
Check scale, wall contrast, lighting, and the listing crop before downloading.
Common questions
What size is an 11x17 poster in cm?
11 × 17 in is 27.9 × 43.2 cm. It is also called tabloid or ledger size, and it is slightly taller and narrower than A3.
How do I make an 11x17 poster mockup for free?
Upload your poster, set the size to 11 × 17 in, choose a small wall such as a bedroom, desk, or hallway, and add a frame if you sell one. Then export the image for your listing.
What frame fits an 11x17 poster?
An 11 × 17 in frame fits the sheet with no mat. For a matted look, use a 16 × 20 in or 16 × 22 in frame with a mat cut for 11 × 17.
Where does an 11x17 poster look best?
On smaller walls: above a nightstand or desk, in a hallway, or as part of a gallery wall. On a large sofa wall it reads small unless it is grouped with other prints.
Useful next steps
Create the mockup in WallMockup
Upload the artwork, choose one of the selected rooms, enter the real dimensions, and export a listing-ready image without a template file.
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