This free print size to pixels calculator tells you how many pixels a print needs, or how large an image can print sharply. Making printable wall art, planners or cards? Choose a print size to get the exact pixel dimensions at 300 DPI, or enter your image’s pixels to see the largest size it will print sharply. You also get the full set of sizes for each aspect ratio, which is how most Etsy wall art bundles are packaged.
How to use the Print Size to Pixels Calculator
- Choose what you want to do: print size to pixels, or pixels to print size.
- Pick a print size (A4, 8×10 and more) or enter a custom width × height in inches.
- Set the DPI and add bleed if your printer asks for it.
- For pixels to print size, enter the image width and height and the minimum DPI, then press Calculate.
Set up your canvas at the print size to pixels calculator dimensions before you design, rather than enlarging later. For how DPI and PPI differ, see Wikipedia’s dots per inch article.
Pixels = inches × DPI
Popular printable sizes at 300 DPI
| Size | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|
| A4 | 2480 × 3508 |
| US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) | 2550 × 3300 |
| A5 | 1748 × 2480 |
| 5 × 7 in | 1500 × 2100 |
| 8 × 10 in | 2400 × 3000 |
| 11 × 14 in | 3300 × 4200 |
| 16 × 20 in | 4800 × 6000 |
| 24 × 36 in | 7200 × 10800 |
Ratio groups for wall art listings
- 2:3: 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30, 24×36 in
- 3:4: 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 18×24 in
- 4:5: 4×5, 8×10, 16×20, 24×30 in
- ISO: A5, A4, A3, A2, A1 (ratio 1 : 1.414)
- 11×14 in is close to 4:5 but not exact, so include it as its own file.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is A4 at 300 DPI?
2480 × 3508 pixels. US Letter at 300 DPI is 2550 × 3300 pixels.
What DPI should Etsy printables be?
300 DPI at the final print size is the standard for sharp home and professional printing. Large posters viewed from a distance can go down to 150–200 DPI.
What sizes should I include in a wall art download?
Offer one high-resolution file per ratio: 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, ISO (A-sizes) and 11×14. Together they cover nearly every standard frame size.
Does changing the DPI setting in Photoshop improve quality?
No. Only the pixel count matters. Changing the DPI number without adding pixels just changes the intended print size. Upscaling adds pixels but not real detail.
How do I convert inches to pixels?
Pixels = inches × DPI. At 300 DPI, 8 inches is 2,400 pixels, so an 8 × 10 in print needs 2,400 × 3,000 pixels.
How do I work out print size from pixels?
Divide pixels by DPI. A 3,000 × 2,000 pixel image prints sharply up to 10 × 6.67 in at 300 DPI, or 20 × 13.3 in at 150 DPI for posters viewed from a distance.
What is bleed and do I need it?
Bleed is extra image beyond the trim line, usually 0.125 in (3 mm) on each side, so no white edge shows after cutting. You need it when colour or images run to the edge of the page.
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