Photo Print Size Chart
The standard photo print sizes with the pixel dimensions you need at 300 DPI, so your prints come out sharp edge to edge.
A practical print size chart linking inches to pixels at 300 DPI, plus the resizers and calculators to get there.
How it works
The short answer
For a crisp print, aim for 300 DPI. At that density a 4 x 6 print is 1200 x 1800 pixels, a 5 x 7 is 1500 x 2100, and an 8 x 10 is 2400 x 3000. Use the calculator and resizers here to match your file to the size you want.
Common sizes in inches and pixels
At 300 DPI: 4 x 6 equals 1200 x 1800, 5 x 7 equals 1500 x 2100, 8 x 10 equals 2400 x 3000, and 11 x 14 equals 3300 x 4200. These give a sharp result that printing labs can work with directly.
Wallet and ID photos
Wallet photos are usually 2 x 3 inches. A US passport photo must be exactly 2 x 2 inches, which is 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI. Keep the face centered and the dimensions exact to meet the requirement.
What about larger prints?
Large posters viewed from a distance tolerate lower DPI, around 150. That means an 8 x 10 at 150 DPI is 1200 x 1500 pixels, which is plenty for a wall display but not for a close up photo album.
How DPI and pixels relate
Pixels divided by DPI gives you inches. So 2400 pixels at 300 DPI is 8 inches. If your file is too small for the print size you want, you either accept a lower DPI or resample to add pixels, which softens detail.
Ready to print
Pick your target size, use the print resizer to hit the exact pixel dimensions, and confirm the math with the print size and DPI calculators. Everything runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is a 4 x 6 print?
1200 x 1800 pixels at 300 DPI, the standard for lab-quality prints.
What DPI do I need for printing?
300 DPI for crisp prints held at arm length. 150 DPI is acceptable for larger posters viewed from a distance.
What pixel size is a US passport photo?
600 x 600 pixels, which equals 2 x 2 inches at 300 DPI.
Can I print a small image large?
You can, but the print will look soft because the printer has to stretch fewer pixels across a bigger area.