Ratio guide
5:7 ratio print sizes
The 5:7 print size is 5 × 7 in; at 300 DPI it needs 1500 × 2100 px.
5 × 7 in is a card and desk-frame size, and the 5:7 ratio also fits the 50 × 70 cm poster frame. Include it when your buyers are outside the US or your art is sold as cards.
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What sizes are 5:7?
Every size below has the same shape, so one file at 5 × 7 in (1500 × 2100 px) prints correctly at all of them. Pixel dimensions are inches × 300.
| Size (in) | Size (cm) | Pixels @ 300 DPI | Pixels @ 150 DPI | Frames |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 7 in 5x7 photo size | 12.7 × 17.8 cm | 1500 × 2100 | 750 × 1050 | Desk frames · 50 × 70 cm posters |
What is the 5:7 ratio used for?
Greeting-card sized prints, desk frames and 50 × 70 cm poster frames, a standard size in European homeware stores. Also useful for sellers who offer physical cards alongside the download.
Which frames fit a 5:7 print?
5 × 7 photo frames and desk frames, and 50 × 70 cm poster frames — a standard large frame size in Europe.
How much is cropped when you convert art to 5:7?
5:7 (0.714) is almost identical to A-series (0.707) and close to 2:3; crops from either are under 7%. From 4:5 you lose about 11% of the width.
In FrameReady, drag the photo to choose what's in the 5:7 frame (or use the arrow buttons), or switch that ratio to "Fit + pad" to keep the whole image.
What resolution do you need for a 5 × 7 in print?
To be print-ready at 5 × 7 in without upscaling, your source needs at least 1500 × 2100 px after cropping to 5:7. The absolute floor (150 DPI) is 750 × 1050 px. More on this in DPI explained. Below that, drop to the next size down rather than ship a soft file.
Frequently asked questions about the 5:7 ratio
What is 5 × 7 in pixels at 300 DPI?
1500 × 2100 px.
Does 5:7 fit a 50 × 70 cm frame?
Yes — 50 × 70 cm is exactly 5:7. Print the 5:7 file at 50 × 70 cm, or scale up with the same proportion.
Is 5:7 close to A-series?
Very: 0.714 vs 0.707. Either crops from the other with less than 1% loss, but frames are sold by the exact size, so offering both is cheap insurance.