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Photo print size calculator
Check print resolution, preview cropping and compare paper sizes before you print.
Your photo
Example dimensions below — no photo selected.
Your print
A planning target, not a guarantee of sharpness.
Move the crop to keep the part that matters.
Meets your resolution target
Example: will 3000 × 2400 pixels print at 8 × 10 inches?
Enter 3000 for image width and 2400 for height, select 8 × 10 paper, and use landscape orientation (10 inches wide). At a 300 PPI target, the image has exactly the required 3000 × 2400 pixels. Its 5:4 proportions match the paper, so Fill does not crop it.
Now change image height to 2000. Fill keeps 2500 × 2000 pixels for the 10 × 8 paper: 250 PPI, with about 16.7% of the image area cropped. Fit keeps all 3000 × 2000 pixels at 300 PPI and leaves borders instead. Compare both previews before deciding which matters more: filling the frame or keeping the whole scene.
For a square or custom crop, crop your image first. To add text or make color adjustments, use the photo editor with layers. This calculator plans geometry and resolution; it does not create extra detail in a small or blurry source.
FIND YOUR FIT
One photo. More possibilities.
Paper orientation matches your image.
Uses your selected fit mode and PPI target.
| Print size | Effective PPI | Crop / borders | Target check | Select size |
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FROM SCREEN TO SOMETHING REAL
Pixels tell you the size.
The preview tells you the fit.
How the calculation works
Print resolution is the number of image pixels per printed inch (PPI). A 3000 × 2400 pixel image fills a 10 × 8 inch print at 300 PPI. Divide pixels by PPI to find the corresponding print size.
When image and paper proportions differ, Fill trims the image to cover the paper. Fit keeps the whole image and adds empty space. This tool accounts for that geometry before reporting effective PPI.
These numbers cannot detect motion blur, poor focus, compression damage or printer limitations. Inspect your original image and follow your print provider’s specifications.
A BETTER FIRST PRINT
Small guides. Clear answers.
Why does an 8 × 10 print crop my photo?
See what changes between the camera and the frame.
Read guide ↗02 / PAPER SIZESPrint a photo on A4 without cropping
Understand borders, printable area and pixel dimensions.
Read guide ↗03 / RESOLUTIONIs a 72 DPI image too small to print?
The pixels matter more than the label in the file.
Read guide ↗04 / DIGITAL DOWNLOADSWhich artwork file fits your frame?
Match the ratio before choosing a print size.
Read guide ↗KEEP CREATING
Need to adjust your image?
Crop your image · Open the image editor · Explore all design tools
A few things worth knowing
Are my photos uploaded?
No. This calculator reads your selected file locally using your browser. It does not send the photo, filename or pixel dimensions to a server. Removing the photo or closing this page releases it from the tool. The host website may separately use advertising or analytics.
Are DPI and PPI the same thing?
PPI describes pixels per inch in your image at a specific print size. DPI describes the printer’s ink dots per inch. People often search for a “DPI calculator,” but the image measurement calculated here is PPI.
Will 300 PPI always look sharp?
No. It is a common planning target for close viewing, but it does not fix blur or compression already in the source. Larger prints viewed from farther away may use a lower target. Check your printer or lab requirements.
Can this make a small image larger?
The tool does not upscale or edit your file. Choose a smaller print, find a larger original, or consider a separate image editor. Adding a border preserves the composition but does not create image detail.
Why can’t I select an HEIC or PDF file?
This version supports JPG, PNG and WebP. Export your photo as one of these formats before selecting it. PDF artwork may contain vectors and needs a different inspection method.