Out-of-home format · France

Morris column poster: 1,185 × 3,500 mm

Morris column poster (France): 1,185 × 3,500 mm, aspect ratio 1:2.95. With pixel size, bleed and a template as PDF, SVG, PNG or JPG.

Also called: colonne Morris · colonne d'affichage · 120 x 348

Specifications

Outer size (W × H): 1,185 × 3,500 mm · 118.5 × 350 cm · 46.7 × 137.8 in
Visible size (W × H): 1,160 × 3,420 mm
Aspect ratio: 1:2.95 · 1:2.95 · Portrait
Sheets: 1
Bleed (media owner): not published
Safe area (media owner): not published
File format (media owner): JCDecaux group, “Column (pantalon)”: 118.5 × 350 cm, visible 116 × 342 cm, file at 1:10 = 237 × 700 mm, CMYK, 450 dpi.
Medium: Backlit
Typical media owners: JCDecaux
Typical locations: Cylindrical advertising columns (Paris and larger cities)

JCDecaux France publishes no spec sheet for the column. The values are based on JCDecaux Belux's column (pantalon) at 118.5 × 350 cm. French printers list the Morris column poster as 120 × 348 cm (one side). The exact height for France is not confirmed. Please check the sizes before production.

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.jcdecaux-belux.com

Data quality: Unverified

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.

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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.

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Common questions about the Morris column poster

What size is the Morris column poster?

The Morris column poster measures 1,185 × 3,500 mm (46.7 × 137.8 in). Orientation: Portrait. The visible size is 1,160 × 3,420 mm.

What is the aspect ratio of the Morris column poster?

The aspect ratio is 1:2.95. Artwork in the same ratio fills the surface without anything being cropped.

How large should the file for the Morris column poster be?

The usual set-up is a 1:10 file at 300 dpi, which gives 1,400 × 4,134 px. Published specs – JCDecaux group, “Column (pantalon)”: 118.5 × 350 cm, visible 116 × 342 cm, file at 1:10 = 237 × 700 mm, CMYK, 450 dpi. Bleed: not published. Safe area: not published.

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