The standard printable Switch spine size
For a standard Nintendo Switch physical game case, make your custom spine artwork 10 mm wide × 161 mm tall. In inches, that is approximately 0.394 in × 6.339 in. These dimensions describe the visible narrow edge of the wrap. Leave a small amount of bleed when you print, then trim carefully to the final size for the cleanest result.
For a convenient high-resolution PNG export, use 240 × 1500 pixels. That preserves the correct portrait proportion and supplies enough detail for a crisp print. SVG is even better for a template because it is vector artwork: it can scale for your printer without becoming soft. Download our ready-to-edit printable SVG below.
Print settings that preserve the measurement
The print dialog is where most sizing mistakes happen. Set scaling to 100%, “actual size,” or “none.” Do not select “fit to printable area.” Printers have margins, so center the artwork on a normal A4 or Letter page rather than trying to print at the page edge. A quick plain-paper test lets you measure the result with a ruler before you use better stock.
Why allow for a test fit?
Cases can vary a fraction of a millimetre and individual printers can scale subtly. A test strip is the fastest way to confirm the design slips under the clear sleeve without buckling. If the strip is too wide, trim a hair from one side. If it is short, re-check scaling rather than stretching the source file. The title should remain vertically centered and readable from about an arm’s length away.
When you are ready, follow the print and application guide, browse free custom Switch spines, or start a unique design in the generator.