Recommended Photo Resolution for Printing
If you are wondering what is the resolution of photo you need to get the best quality prints, then use our print size to pixel chart to help you decide.
In the table below, you will see a list of all the sizes of photo prints we sell, and the minimum resolution (for a decent print) and a recommended resolution (for the best quality photo prints).
This is applicable across all our product categories – Single Prints, Canvas Prints, Photo Frames with Pictures, Photo Calendars, etc.
Images lower than the minimum resolution will lack clarity and detail, and would not result in a good photo print.
PPI = Pixels Per Inch
| Print Size in Inches | Minimum Resolution in Pixels @ 125 PPI | Recommended Resolution in Pixels @ 300 PPI |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 6 | 500 x 750 | 1200 x 1800 |
| 4.5 x 6 | 562.5 x 750 | 1350 x 1800 |
| 5 x 7 | 625 x 875 | 1500 x 2100 |
| 6 x 8 | 750 x 1000 | 1800 x 2400 |
| 6 x 9 | 750 x 1125 | 1800 x 2700 |
| 8 x 10 | 1000 x 1250 | 2400 x 3000 |
| 8 x 12 | 1000 x 1500 | 2400 x 3600 |
| 10 x 12 | 1250 x 1500 | 3000 x 3600 |
| 10 x 15 | 1250 x 1875 | 3000 x 4500 |
| 12 x 12 | 1500 x 1500 | 3600 x 3600 |
| 12 x 15 | 1500 x 1875 | 3600 x 4500 |
| 12 x 18 | 1500 x 2250 | 3600 x 5400 |
| 16 x 16 | 2000 x 2000 | 4800 x 4800 |
| 16 x 20 | 2000 x 2500 | 4800 x 6000 |
| 16 x 24 | 2000 x 3000 | 4800 x 7200 |
| 20 x 20 | 2500 x 2500 | 6000 x 6000 |
| 20 x 24 | 2500 x 3000 | 6000 x 7200 |
| 20 x 30 | 2500 x 3750 | 6000 x 9000 |
| 30 x 40 | 3750 x 5000 | 9000 x 12000 |
| 40 x 60 | 5000 x 7500 | 12000 x 18000 |
