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8.5 x 11 inch print: pixels needed and prices
A 8.5 x 11 inch (21.6 x 27.9 cm) portrait print needs a photo of at least 850 x 1,100 pixels (0.9 megapixels) to meet our standard of 100 pixels per inch. 2 product lines on the rate card are listed in this size.
Outline drawn to scale; the ratio is 17:22.
The arithmetic
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 8.5 x 11 in = 21.6 x 27.9 cm |
| Width in pixels | 8.5 x 100 = 850 |
| Height in pixels | 11 x 100 = 1,100 |
| Total | 935,000 pixels = 0.94 megapixels |
| Shape | portrait, ratio 17:22 |
In this size the lowest rate-card price with GST is ₹604 (Photo frame, blank frame (no print)) and the highest is ₹1,147 (Photo frame print, printed (framed art)); the price per square inch of the lowest is ₹6.46. Of the four sample photo sizes below, the smallest that meets 850 x 1,100 pixels is about 2 MP.
Does my photo reach 8.5 x 11 inches?
Compare your photo's pixel size with the table. A photo below the target can still be ordered; the studio shows a friendly note, because a photo with fewer pixels can look softer on a larger print.
| Photo size | Meets 850 x 1,100? | Largest print at 100 ppi |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 x 1200 px (about 2 MP) | Yes | 16 x 12 in |
| 3264 x 2448 px (about 8 MP) | Yes | 32.64 x 24.48 in |
| 4000 x 3000 px (12 MP) | Yes | 40 x 30 in |
| 8000 x 6000 px (48 MP) | Yes | 80 x 60 in |
Check your own photo size. The photo is fitted to the 17:22 shape of this size.
Prices in 8.5 x 11 inches
| Product | Before GST | GST | With GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo frame, blank frame (no print) | ₹512 | 18% | ₹604 |
| Photo frame print, printed (framed art) | ₹972 | 18% | ₹1,147 |
Rate-card prices as of 2026-11-10; the studio shows the live price. Photo frame prices are for the base option, and the size is the inside (print) size.
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Sources: price data from the ArtzFolio Custom rate card (our price list file, generated 2026-11-10); print standard of 100 pixels per inch from the ArtzFolio standard print-file production rules; arithmetic shown on the page. Data as of 2026-11-10. Always confirm the live price in the studio before ordering.