Select File > New. The New Document dialog box opens.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to create large canvas files in Illustrator to design large-scale artwork.
Adobe Illustrator lets you create large artwork on a spacious 100x canvas, measuring 2270 x 2270 inches. This large workspace allows you to create large-scale artwork while keeping the details clear.
Use a large canvas when your artwork exceeds the default canvas size, like billboards, posters, or high-resolution exports.
In the New Document dialog box, enter a width or height greater than 227 inches. For example, enter 500 inches for Width and 500 inches for Height to create a large canvas for these dimensions.
Note
Illustrator creates a large canvas automatically if any artboard is larger than 227 inches or if there are too many artboards to fit within the default canvas.
Customize other settings, such as units, color mode, and artboards, then select Create. Illustrator automatically generates your new large canvas document.
Note
Large canvas files have zoom limits between 0.313% and 6,400% and may not support some features like Slices and Save for Web.
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