# Print size and PPI calculator

> How big can you print a photo? Enter the pixels or drop the photo to see the PPI, quality and crop for 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, A4 and more. Runs in your browser.

URL: https://tools.cuelark.com/print-size-calculator
Publisher: Cuelark Team (https://cuelark.com)
Updated: 2026-11-10
Price: free, no sign-up
Privacy: runs in the browser; files are not uploaded

Enter a photo's width and height in pixels, or drop the photo, to see how large it prints at 300, 200 and 150 PPI and how it fares on common print sizes. A 12 MP phone photo (4032×3024) prints 13.4×10.1 inches at 300 PPI.

## How to use it

1. Type the pixel width and height, or drop a photo to read them from the file.
2. Read the largest print size at 300 PPI (sharp up close), 200 PPI (good) and 150 PPI (fine from a distance).
3. Check the table for your print size: PPI, a quality rating, how much is cropped to fill the paper, and the pixels needed for 300 PPI.

## Details

- **Formula:** print size (in) = pixels ÷ PPI; PPI = pixels ÷ print size (in). 1 in = 2.54 cm
- **Ratings:** 300+ PPI excellent, 200–299 good, 150–199 fair, under 150 low, for prints viewed up close
- **Sizes:** 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14 in, 10×15 and 13×18 cm, A5, A4, A3, Letter
- **Crop:** Share of the photo cut off when it fills a paper with a different shape (4:3 on 4×6 loses about 11%)

## Questions

### Are my files uploaded?

No. The page loads its code once, then reads and processes your files inside the browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server; you can confirm it in your browser's network panel while a file converts.

### What is a good PPI for printing photos?

300 PPI is the usual target for prints held in the hand, such as 4×6 and 5×7. Around 200 still looks good to most people, and large prints viewed from a distance, like posters, can use 150 or less.

### Is PPI the same as DPI?

Not strictly. PPI is image pixels per inch; DPI is printer ink dots per inch. Most forms and apps say DPI when they mean PPI, and this page uses PPI for the photo.

### Why is part of my photo cut off on a 4×6 print?

Phone photos are usually 4:3 and 4×6 paper is 3:2, so a lab crops about 11% to fill the paper. The table shows the crop for each size; choose a print size with the same shape, or fit the photo with borders.

### How many pixels do I need for an 8×10 print?

2400×3000 pixels for 300 PPI. The last column of the table lists the pixels needed for every size.

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