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DPI for Print Calculator

Checks whether an image has enough pixels for the print you want.

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300 is the usual aim for prints seen up close. Posters seen from further away can use less.

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The formula

DPI = pixels ÷ print size in inches largest print = pixels ÷ target DPI

Strictly this is pixels per inch of the image. Printers use DPI for it too, and that is the sense here.

What to watch out for

Changing the DPI setting in a file does not change its pixels, only the size it prints at.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big can a 3000 × 2400 image print at 300 DPI?

10 × 8 inches.

How many pixels does an A4 print need at 300 DPI?

About 2481 × 3508.