Print Size & DPI Calculator

Find how big an image prints at 150 or 300 DPI, and how many pixels A4, photo, card and banner sizes need. Free calculator for designers.

How big will my image print?

Print quality (DPI)

25.4 × 16.9 cm · 10.00 × 6.67 in · 6.0 MP

How many pixels do I need?

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SizePhysicalPixels neededYour image
A4210 × 297 mm2,480 × 3,508✕ too small
A3297 × 420 mm3,508 × 4,961✕ too small
A5148 × 210 mm1,748 × 2,480✓ enough
Letter8.5 × 11 in2,550 × 3,300✕ too small
Legal8.5 × 14 in2,550 × 4,200✕ too small
4R photo (4×6 in)4 × 6 in1,200 × 1,800✓ enough
Passport photo (BD 45×55 mm)45 × 55 mm531 × 650✓ enough
Visiting card (3.5×2 in)3.5 × 2 in1,050 × 600✓ enough
Banner 3×6 ft36 × 72 in10,800 × 21,600✕ too small
Banner 4×8 ft48 × 96 in14,400 × 28,800✕ too small
Poster 18×24 in18 × 24 in5,400 × 7,200✕ too small

Banners are viewed from a distance, so 100–150 DPI is usually fine. Photos and documents look best at 300 DPI.

How to use Print Size & DPI Calculator

  1. Enter your image's width and height in pixels.
  2. Pick the print quality (DPI) to see the printed size.
  3. Check the table to see which paper and banner sizes your image is big enough for.

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Questions

What DPI should I use?

300 DPI for photos, cards and documents held in the hand; 100–150 DPI is enough for banners and posters seen from a distance.

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