Out-of-home format · Germany

City Light Column: 1,185 × 3,500 mm

City Light Column (Germany): 1,185 × 3,500 mm, aspect ratio 1:2.99. With pixel size, bleed and a template as PDF, SVG, PNG or JPG.

Also called: CLS · 8/1 hinterleuchtet · Premium-City-Light-Poster (2x CLP)

Specifications

Outer size (W × H): 1,185 × 3,500 mm · 118.5 × 350 cm · 46.7 × 137.8 in
Visible size (W × H): 1,150 × 3,440 mm
Aspect ratio: 1:2.99 · 1:2.99 · Portrait
Sheets: 8 · 2 × 4 DIN A1 panels
Bleed (media owner): not published
Safe area (media owner): not published
File format (media owner): Ströer: 170 g/m² offset paper coated on both sides, 1 part (digital) or 2 parts (2 CLP sheets of 1185 × 1750 mm). WallDecaux: 135–150 g/m², 2 parts in 4/1 format, ≥ 8 mm artwork overlap at the join.
Medium: Backlit
Typical media owners: Ströer, WallDecaux
Typical locations: Glazed, backlit full-wrap columns in city centres

Visible size by source: Ströer 1,150 × 3,440 mm, WallDecaux 1,130 × 3,370 mm, FAW 1,150 × 3,420 mm. Ströer alternatively hangs two City-Light-Posters one above the other.

Recommended print file

1:10 · 300 dpi 1,400 × 4,134 px
1:1 · 50 dpi 2,333 × 6,890 px

Large formats are usually set up at 1:10 scale and 300 dpi. At final size that is 30 dpi, which is plenty when people look at the surface from 3 m or further away. The second line shows the alternative, 1:1 at 50 dpi.

Source

These figures come from the source linked below, as of 2026-09-24. If something has changed there since, please let us know.

www.stroeer.de

Data quality: Media owner's spec

Download a template

A blank document in the right size, with bleed, safe area and crop marks. The PDF carries TrimBox and BleedBox for prepress, the SVG opens in Illustrator or Figma, and PNG or JPG work as placeholders. The file is built in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

Preview

Production rules that apply to almost every format

Keep type, logo and claim inside the safe area. Near the edge, the frame or the paste joint can cut them off.
No type smaller than 1/100 of the viewing distance. At 30 m that means a cap height of at least 30 cm.
Work in CMYK with the profile the media owner names, usually ISO Coated v2 or PSO Uncoated. Use RGB images and spot colours only when agreed.
Images for large formats need at least 30 dpi at final size. In a 1:10 file that is 300 dpi.
Embed your fonts or convert them to outlines. PDF/X-4 is the safe choice.
On backlit formats, take contrast and colour density down a notch, because the light from behind brightens everything.

See your creative on the surface before it goes into production

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Common questions about the City Light Column

What size is the City Light Column?

The City Light Column measures 1,185 × 3,500 mm (46.7 × 137.8 in). Orientation: Portrait. The visible size is 1,150 × 3,440 mm.

What is the aspect ratio of the City Light Column?

The aspect ratio is 1:2.99. Artwork in the same ratio fills the surface without anything being cropped.

How large should the file for the City Light Column be?

The usual set-up is a 1:10 file at 300 dpi, which gives 1,400 × 4,134 px. Published specs – Ströer: 170 g/m² offset paper coated on both sides, 1 part (digital) or 2 parts (2 CLP sheets of 1185 × 1750 mm). WallDecaux: 135–150 g/m², 2 parts in 4/1 format, ≥ 8 mm artwork overlap at the join. Bleed: not published. Safe area: not published.

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All figures without guarantee. The media owner's current spec sheet always takes precedence. Brand and format names belong to their owners.