Reference guide · Updated July 2026

Standard bookmark sizes: every dimension you need

Q: What is the standard bookmark size?

The standard printable bookmark size is 2 inches wide by 6 inches tall (2x6 inches). At 300 DPI that is 600 x 1800 pixels in Canva or any design software. This fits most books comfortably and is the most common size sold on Etsy.

Q: What size should I make a bookmark in Canva?

Set your Canva canvas to 2 inches wide by 6 inches tall (or 600 x 1800 pixels). For a wider bookmark, use 2.5 x 7 inches (750 x 2100 pixels). Always set your design at 300 DPI resolution in Canva by choosing inches as the unit and entering the dimensions directly.

Q: What size is a bookmark in pixels?

At 300 DPI (the standard for print quality): a 2x6 inch bookmark is 600 x 1800 pixels. A 2x7 inch bookmark is 600 x 2100 pixels. A 2.5x8.5 inch bookmark is 750 x 2550 pixels.

Q: How many bookmarks fit on an A4 or Letter page?

On a standard Letter page (8.5 x 11 inches): four 2x6 inch bookmarks fit in two columns of two, with space to spare. On A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches): four 2x6 inch bookmarks fit similarly. Arranging multiple bookmarks on one page saves ink and paper for buyers who print at home.

Making a printable bookmark for Etsy, for a school project, or to print at home? Here are all the standard sizes, pixel dimensions at 300 DPI, and Canva canvas settings: everything you need in one place.

Standard bookmark size: 2 × 6 inches, which is 600 × 1800 pixels at 300 DPI. This is the most commonly sold size on Etsy and fits most books perfectly.

Standard bookmark sizes at 300 DPI

Name	Inches	Pixels at 300 DPI	Notes
Standard Most popular	2 × 6 in	600 × 1800 px	Fits most paperbacks and hardcovers
Wide standard	2.5 × 7 in	750 × 2100 px	Popular for photo bookmarks, more design space
Slim	1.5 × 6 in	450 × 1800 px	Great for text-only or minimal designs
Mini bookmark	2 × 4 in	600 × 1200 px	Sticker-sized, good for children's books
Large / gift bookmark	2.5 × 8.5 in	750 × 2550 px	Same height as Letter paper: easy to print
Tassel bookmark	2 × 7 in	600 × 2100 px	Extra height for tassel hole at top

Canva canvas settings for bookmarks

When creating a bookmark in Canva, use Custom size and enter the dimensions in inches. Canva will automatically export at the right pixel size.

Bookmark type	Canva canvas size	Export format
Standard (single)	2 in × 6 in	JPG or PDF Print
4-up sheet (Letter page)	8.5 in × 11 in	PDF Print or JPG
4-up sheet (A4)	8.27 in × 11.69 in	PDF Print or JPG
Wide bookmark	2.5 in × 7 in	JPG or PDF Print

Etsy tip: Sell your bookmarks as a sheet (4 per Letter page) so buyers can print at home on standard paper. It is easier to cut than individual bookmarks and buyers love it.

How many bookmarks fit on a page?

For standard 2 × 6 inch bookmarks arranged on 8.5 × 11 inch Letter paper:

Page size	Bookmark size	How many fit	Layout
Letter (8.5 × 11 in)	2 × 6 in	4 bookmarks	2 columns × 2 rows
A4 (8.27 × 11.69 in)	2 × 6 in	4 bookmarks	2 columns × 2 rows
Letter (8.5 × 11 in)	2 × 7 in	3 bookmarks	1 column × 3 (landscape orientation)
Letter (8.5 × 11 in)	1.5 × 6 in	5 bookmarks	Layout with small gap

Etsy requirements for bookmark files

When selling printable bookmarks on Etsy, each file must be under 20MB. A single 2 × 6 inch bookmark at 300 DPI exported as a high-quality JPG will typically be 500KB to 2MB: well within the limit.

If you are selling a multi-page PDF or a sheet layout, the file can get larger. A PDF with 4 bookmarks per page at 300 DPI should still be 2 to 8MB as a compressed PDF, which is fine for Etsy.

If your bookmark file is being rejected by Etsy for being too large, it is usually because you exported a very high-resolution PNG. Converting to JPG or PDF Print reduces the file dramatically. Printable Prep does this conversion automatically.

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Pixel dimensions reference: bookmark sizes at 300 DPI

If you are using Photoshop, Procreate, or another pixel-based tool, set your document to these pixel dimensions at 300 DPI:

Size in inches	Width (px)	Height (px)	DPI setting
2 × 6 in Standard	600	1800	300
2 × 7 in	600	2100	300
2.5 × 7 in	750	2100	300
2.5 × 8.5 in	750	2550	300
1.5 × 6 in	450	1800	300
2 × 4 in (mini)	600	1200	300
4-up sheet (Letter)	2550	3300	300
4-up sheet (A4)	2480	3508	300

Frequently asked questions

What is the standard bookmark size?

The standard printable bookmark size is 2 × 6 inches (600 × 1800 pixels at 300 DPI). This is the most common size sold on Etsy and fits most books comfortably.

What size should I make a bookmark in Canva?

Set your Canva canvas to 2 × 6 inches (or 2.5 × 7 for a wider design). Use Custom Size, enter dimensions in inches, and export as JPG at 100% quality or as PDF Print.

What size is a bookmark in pixels?

At 300 DPI (print standard): 2×6 inches = 600×1800 pixels. 2×7 inches = 600×2100 pixels. 2.5×8.5 inches = 750×2550 pixels. 4-up Letter sheet = 2550×3300 pixels.

How many bookmarks fit on an A4 or Letter page?

Four standard 2×6 inch bookmarks fit on a Letter or A4 page, arranged in 2 columns of 2. This is the most popular Etsy format for printable bookmark sets.