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Largest print size for your photo's pixel size
A 4000 x 3000 photo reaches 100 pixels per inch up to 30 x 40 inches, and an 8000 x 6000 photo up to 48 x 60 inches. Find your photo's pixel size in the table to see the largest listed print size that keeps 100 pixels per inch, with any crop.
Longer side of the largest listed size at 100 pixels per inch, for each photo size.
12 common photo pixel sizes
| Photo (pixels) | Megapixels | Largest listed size at 100 ppi (in) | ppi at 12 x 18 | ppi at 24 x 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1024 x 768 | 0.8 | 6 x 10 in | 57 | 28 |
| 1280 x 720 | 0.9 | 6 x 10 in | 60 | 30 |
| 1600 x 1200 | 1.9 | 12 x 12 in | 89 | 44 |
| 1920 x 1080 | 2.1 | 10 x 12 in | 90 | 45 |
| 2048 x 1536 | 3.1 | 12 x 18 in | 114 | 57 |
| 2560 x 1440 | 3.7 | 12 x 24 in | 120 | 60 |
| 3264 x 2448 | 8.0 | 20 x 30 in | 181 | 91 |
| 4000 x 3000 | 12.0 | 30 x 40 in | 222 | 111 |
| 4032 x 3024 | 12.2 | 30 x 40 in | 224 | 112 |
| 4608 x 3456 | 15.9 | 30 x 40 in | 256 | 128 |
| 6000 x 4000 | 24.0 | 40 x 60 in | 333 | 167 |
| 8000 x 6000 | 48.0 | 48 x 60 in | 444 | 222 |
The rule used
- A print needs 100 pixels for every inch of each side. A listed size of W x H inches needs W x 100 by H x 100 pixels.
- The photo qualifies when its shorter side has at least the shorter print side x 100 pixels and its longer side has at least the longer print side x 100 pixels. If the shapes differ the photo is cropped, which uses fewer pixels than the photo has.
- The table lists the qualifying size with the largest area. The ppi columns divide the photo's pixels by the print inches on each side and keep the lower figure.
A photo below 100 pixels per inch can still be ordered: the studio shows a friendly note because the print can look softer. For your own numbers use the crop loss calculator or the photo size check, and see pixels needed for every listed size.
Related
- Pixels needed for every listed size
- Effective pixels per inch table
- Aspect ratios and listed sizes
- Open price and size data
Sources: Prices, GST rates and sizes: ArtzFolio Custom rate card (our price list file, generated 2026-11-10). 100 pixels per inch: ArtzFolio standard print-file production rules. All other figures are arithmetic shown on this page. Data as of 2026-11-10; page checked 2026-11-12. Always confirm the live price in the studio before ordering.
Check your own photo
Related pages
- 1:1 aspect ratio: listed print sizes, pixels and crop loss
- 3:2 aspect ratio: listed print sizes, pixels and crop loss
- 4:3 aspect ratio: listed print sizes, pixels and crop loss
- 8.3 x 11.7 inch print: pixels needed and prices
- 30 x 40 inch print: pixels needed and prices
- 36 x 48 inch print: pixels needed and prices