I have a dumb question about aspect ratio

[Tyree250233429wlu]

I need to create a file that is 1600px by 2400px while maintaining a 2:3 aspect ratio. For some reason I cannot got the aspect ratio correct and i either get the height or length wrong. I am a beginner in illustrator. Posted a screenshot of the settings below. Please help. Thank you.

[lambiloon]

Hi, one of the easy solution is use templates provided when you make file new document if this is video go in that presets and choose a template according to your need change the width and height also check how your page orientation is change values accordingly..regards

[Tyree250233429wlu]

Thank you so much for your reply. I did not get a template for this unfortunately.

[Eric Dumas]

Hi,

I hope I understand your question correctly.

Just to clarify:

• the X and Y values set the location of your design on the pasteboard (that's like your virtual desk, where you can have several artboards). I usually start at X=0 and Y=0 
• The W (width) and H (height) represent the size of your artboard
• The icon (vertical oval with a line across) locks the width and heigth to a specific proportion. It means that when you type a new width, the height will automatically calculate the proportional heigth. Click on this 'lock' icon to toggle on/off the proportion.
• Once the document is created in portrait, for example, just swap the W and H values to make the document landscape

[Tyree250233429wlu]

Thank you I will try this today.

[Ton Frederiks]

According to your screenshot your file has the correct 2:3 aspect ratio.

https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/115008538927-Understanding-aspect-ratios

[Tyree250233429wlu]

Thats what i thought as well. I could't find anything differrent online. Thank you for your response.

[Met1]

I had to check it wasn't April 1st, I'm not understanding the problem here at all, 1600x2400 is a 2:3 aspect ratio... it is extremely hot here...

[Jacob Bugge]

Tyree,

In addition to what Eric said, I believe you will be happier if you start by clicking the top right Reference Point (in the grid right under Transform).

With the centre Reference Point, the X and Y values will have to be half those of W and H to get the top left corner at X = Y = 0; and to be changed to keep it there if you change the W and H.