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Print size calculator: how big can you print an image?
Divide an image's pixels by 300 for the largest print that stays sharp up close, or by 150 for the most it can be stretched. A 4,032 × 3,024 photo prints sharp at 13.4 × 10.1 in, a 1,080 × 1,920 screenshot at 3.6 × 6.4 in, and a 1,024 × 1,024 image at 3.4 in square.
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How big it prints
4,032 × 3,024 px (12.2 MP, 4:3) prints sharp up to 13.4 × 10.1 in (34.1 × 25.6 cm) at 300 DPI, and up to 26.9 × 20.2 in at the 150 DPI floor. Largest standard sizes that print sharp: 12 × 9 in and A4 (crops 6% from the top and bottom).
- Sharp up to, at 300 DPI
- 13.4 × 10.1 in (34.1 × 25.6 cm)
- Stretched to the 150 DPI floor
- 26.9 × 20.2 in (68.3 × 51.2 cm)
- Largest standard size that prints sharp
- 12 × 9 in
- Shape
- 4:3 · 3:4 sizes
18 of 36 standard sizes print sharp, 14 enlarged and 4 too small. Sizes are shown landscape to match your image, width first.
| Print size | Quality | Effective DPI | Cropped to fill | Shape | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch sizes | |||||
| 4 × 4 in10.2 × 10.2 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Print-ready | 756 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 1,200 × 1,200 |
| 5 × 4 in12.7 × 10.2 cmAll 4:5 sizes | Print-ready | 756 | 6% from the sides | 4:5 | 1,500 × 1,200 |
| 6 × 4 in15.2 × 10.2 cmCrop a photo to 4x6 | Print-ready | 672 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 1,800 × 1,200 |
| 5 × 5 in12.7 × 12.7 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Print-ready | 605 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 1,500 × 1,500 |
| 7 × 5 in17.8 × 12.7 cmCrop a photo to 5x7 | Print-ready | 576 | 5% from the top and bottom | 5:7 | 2,100 × 1,500 |
| 6 × 6 in15.2 × 15.2 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Print-ready | 504 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 1,800 × 1,800 |
| 8 × 6 in20.3 × 15.2 cmAll 3:4 sizes | Print-ready | 504 | Nothing | 3:4 | 2,400 × 1,800 |
| 8 × 8 in20.3 × 20.3 cmCrop a photo to 8x8 | Print-ready | 378 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 2,400 × 2,400 |
| 10 × 8 in25.4 × 20.3 cmCrop a photo to 8x10 | Print-ready | 378 | 6% from the sides | 4:5 | 3,000 × 2,400 |
| 11 × 8.5 in27.9 × 21.6 cmCrop a photo to 8.5x11 | Print-ready | 356 | 3% from the sides | 17:22 | 3,300 × 2,550 |
| 12 × 8 in30.5 × 20.3 cmAll 2:3 sizes | Print-ready | 336 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 3,600 × 2,400 |
| 10 × 10 in25.4 × 25.4 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Print-ready | 302 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 3,000 × 3,000 |
| 12 × 9 in30.5 × 22.9 cmAll 3:4 sizes | Print-ready | 336 | Nothing | 3:4 | 3,600 × 2,700 |
| 12 × 12 in30.5 × 30.5 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Enlarged +19% | 252 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 3,600 × 3,600 |
| 14 × 11 in35.6 × 27.9 cmCrop a photo to 11x14 | Enlarged +9% | 275 | 5% from the sides | 11:14 | 4,200 × 3,300 |
| 17 × 11 in43.2 × 27.9 cmCrop a photo to 11x17 | Enlarged +26% | 237 | 14% from the top and bottom | 11:17 | 5,100 × 3,300 |
| 16 × 12 in40.6 × 30.5 cmCrop a photo to 12x16 | Enlarged +19% | 252 | Nothing | 3:4 | 4,800 × 3,600 |
| 18 × 12 in45.7 × 30.5 cmCrop a photo to 12x18 | Enlarged +34% | 224 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 5,400 × 3,600 |
| 16 × 16 in40.6 × 40.6 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Enlarged +59% | 189 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 4,800 × 4,800 |
| 20 × 16 in50.8 × 40.6 cmCrop a photo to 16x20 | Enlarged +59% | 189 | 6% from the sides | 4:5 | 6,000 × 4,800 |
| 24 × 16 in61 × 40.6 cmAll 2:3 sizes | Enlarged +79% | 168 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 7,200 × 4,800 |
| 20 × 20 in50.8 × 50.8 cmAll 1:1 sizes | Enlarged +98% | 151 | 25% from the sides | 1:1 | 6,000 × 6,000 |
| 24 × 18 in61 × 45.7 cmCrop a photo to 18x24 | Enlarged +79% | 168 | Nothing | 3:4 | 7,200 × 5,400 |
| 30 × 20 in76.2 × 50.8 cmCrop a photo to 20x30 | Too small | 134 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 9,000 × 6,000 |
| 36 × 24 in91.4 × 61 cmCrop a photo to 24x36 | Too small | 112 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 10,800 × 7,200 |
| Centimetre and A sizes | |||||
| 15 × 10 cm5.9 × 3.9 inCrop a photo to 10x15 cm | Print-ready | 683 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 1,772 × 1,181 |
| 18 × 13 cm7.1 × 5.1 inCrop a photo to 13x18 cm | Print-ready | 569 | 4% from the top and bottom | 13:18 | 2,126 × 1,535 |
| A521 × 14.8 cm · 8.3 × 5.8 inCrop a photo to A5 | Print-ready | 488 | 6% from the top and bottom | 1:√2 | 2,480 × 1,748 |
| 30 × 20 cm11.8 × 7.9 inCrop a photo to 20x30 cm | Print-ready | 341 | 11% from the top and bottom | 2:3 | 3,543 × 2,362 |
| A429.7 × 21 cm · 11.7 × 8.3 inCrop a photo to A4 | Print-ready | 345 | 6% from the top and bottom | 1:√2 | 3,508 × 2,480 |
| 40 × 30 cm15.7 × 11.8 inCrop a photo to 30x40 cm | Enlarged +17% | 256 | Nothing | 3:4 | 4,724 × 3,543 |
| A342 × 29.7 cm · 16.5 × 11.7 inCrop a photo to A3 | Enlarged +23% | 244 | 6% from the top and bottom | 1:√2 | 4,961 × 3,508 |
| 50 × 40 cm19.7 × 15.7 inCrop a photo to 40x50 cm | Enlarged +56% | 192 | 6% from the sides | 4:5 | 5,906 × 4,724 |
| A259.4 × 42 cm · 23.4 × 16.5 inAll A-series sizes | Enlarged +74% | 172 | 6% from the top and bottom | 1:√2 | 7,016 × 4,961 |
| 70 × 50 cm27.6 × 19.7 inCrop a photo to 50x70 cm | Too small | 146 | 5% from the top and bottom | 5:7 | 8,268 × 5,906 |
| A184.1 × 59.4 cm · 33.1 × 23.4 inAll A-series sizes | Too small | 122 | 6% from the top and bottom | 1:√2 | 9,933 × 7,016 |
These are what your image itself can do. Free downloads from the FrameReady tools stop at 3,600 px on the long side (12 in at 300 DPI), so a bigger free print is saved with its real, lower DPI. Full-size files are part of Pro — coming soon.
What size can common images print?
Worked out the same way for a few common pixel sizes. Pick one of the examples above to see every size for it.
| Image | Pixels | Shape | Sharp at 300 DPI | At 150 DPI | Largest sharp standard size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 MP photo | 4,032 × 3,024 | 4:3 | 13.4 × 10.1 in | 26.9 × 20.2 in | 12 × 9 in and A4 |
| 48 MP photo | 8,064 × 6,048 | 4:3 | 26.9 × 20.2 in | 53.8 × 40.3 in | 24 × 18 in and A2 |
| 24 MP camera photo | 6,000 × 4,000 | 3:2 | 20 × 13.3 in | 40 × 26.7 in | 18 × 12 in and A3 |
| Phone screenshot | 1,080 × 1,920 | 9:16 | 3.6 × 6.4 in | 7.2 × 12.8 in | None sharp; up to A5 enlarged |
| Square image | 1,024 × 1,024 | 1:1 | 3.4 × 3.4 in | 6.8 × 6.8 in | None sharp; up to 6 × 6 in enlarged |
| Square image | 2,048 × 2,048 | 1:1 | 6.8 × 6.8 in | 13.7 × 13.7 in | 6 × 6 in and 10 × 15 cm |
How does the calculator decide what looks sharp?
For each size it works out the effective DPI: the image's pixels on each inch of paper once the image is cropped to fill that size's shape. The side that limits the fill decides, so a 3,024 × 4,032 photo has 378 DPI at 8 × 10 in (it loses 6% of its height) and 275 at 11 × 14 in. Then it uses the same scale as the FrameReady tools:
- Print-ready: at least 294 effective DPI (300 with a small tolerance). Sharp, even up close.
- Enlarged: 150–293 DPI, stretched by up to 2×. A little softer up close, fine on a wall.
- Too small: below 150 DPI, more than 2× enlargement. It will look soft.
Sizes are matched to your image's orientation: a landscape image is checked against landscape prints. Each size links to the page that crops a photo to it, or to its ratio's sizes.
How do you convert pixels to inches for printing?
Divide the pixels by the DPI. At 300 DPI, 3,000 pixels make 10 inches; at 150, 20 inches. Multiply by 2.54 for centimetres. To go the other way, inches × 300 is the pixel count a sharp print needs: the print size chart lists it for every size.
Does the DPI saved in the file matter?
No. Many files say 72 or 96 DPI, but that number only sets the size a program prints them at by default. Only the pixels decide how big a print stays sharp, which is why the calculator asks for those. DPI explained goes into the details.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The calculator runs in your browser. For PNG, JPG, WebP and HEIC files it reads only the width and height from the file's header, and a photo's rotation from its metadata; it doesn't send the file anywhere or open the picture. Other image formats your browser can open are measured by the browser, also on your device.
What next?
Printing a photo? Photo to Frame crops it to any of these sizes and makes a file at the exact print size, or a page to print at home. Selling printable wall art? FrameReady makes every standard ratio from one artwork, at the largest size it prints sharp.
Crop a photo to your frameMake every Etsy print size
Frequently asked questions
What size can I print a 1080 × 1920 image?
Sharp up to 3.6 × 6.4 in at 300 DPI, and up to 7.2 × 12.8 in at the 150 DPI floor. It is 9:16, a shape no standard print has, so filling a 4x6 trims 16% off the top and bottom and gives 270 DPI, a little softer up close; a 5x7 gives 216 DPI.
How big can I print a 4032 × 3024 photo?
Sharp up to 13.4 × 10.1 in at 300 DPI. The largest standard sizes that stay sharp are 12 × 9 in and A4. An 11x14 gets 275 DPI and a 16x20 189 DPI (enlarged, softer up close); a 24x36 gets 112 DPI, too small for a sharp print.
What size can a 1024 × 1024 image print?
3.4 in square at 300 DPI, or 6.8 in at 150 DPI. No standard square size prints sharp: the smallest, 4 × 4 in, gets 256 DPI, and 8 × 8 only 128. A 2048 × 2048 image prints sharp up to 6 × 6 in.
How do you convert pixels to inches for printing?
Divide the pixels by the DPI: 3,000 px ÷ 300 = 10 in. Multiply inches by 2.54 for centimetres. The other way round, inches × 300 gives the pixels a print needs. The DPI number stored in a file doesn't change its pixels; it only sets a default print size.
Why is the DPI lower than pixels ÷ inches for some sizes?
Most sizes are a different shape from your image, so the side that limits the fill decides and the rest is cropped away. A 3,024 × 4,032 photo at 8 × 10 in has 3,024 px across 8 in, which is 378 DPI, and loses 6% of its height.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser: for PNG, JPG, WebP and HEIC files the calculator reads only the width and height from the file's header. Nothing is sent anywhere, and you can type the pixel size instead.
Sources and how the numbers were worked out
Every figure is calculated from the same size data and quality thresholds the FrameReady tools use (inches or millimetres × DPI, cropped to each size's shape). A-sizes follow ISO 216 in millimetres; 1 in = 25.4 mm. Megapixels are width × height ÷ 1,000,000 (12.2 MP for 4,032 × 3,024).
- FrameReady print size chart (every size in inches, cm and pixels)
- DPI explained: the 300 and 150 DPI thresholds and the quality badges