# Photoshop for Tattoo Design: Essential Canvas Setup Guide
> Learn the best Photoshop settings for tattoo stencils and digital design, including resolution (300 PPI), color modes, and canvas sizes.

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## Photoshop Setup: New Document
*   Essential guide for tattoo artists and apprentices to prevent pixelated designs.

## Canvas Size and Quality
*   The 'New Document' window determines print quality and color accuracy.
*   Using presets and recent files ensures consistency across flash sheets.

## Recommended Dimensions
*   Units should always be set to **Inches**.
*   Small Tattoos: 4x4 inches.
*   Medium Tattoos: 6x8 inches.
*   Large Tattoos: 8x11 inches.

## Orientation Strategy
*   **Portrait:** Best for arms, legs, and forearms.
*   **Landscape:** Best for chest pieces and upper back.

## Resolution: 300 PPI
*   The standard for professional output, sharp details, and clean stencils compared to lower 72 PPI settings.

## Color Mode and Profiles
*   **Mode:** RGB Color – 8 bit (standard for digital design and social media).
*   **Color Profile:** sRGB IEC61966-2.1 for consistent display across devices.

## Background Settings
*   **White:** Standard for drawing and shading.
*   **Transparent:** Essential for creating client mockups on photos.

## Final Checklist
*   Verify Units (Inches), Resolution (300 PPI), and Color Mode (RGB) before starting a design.
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