Print guide

Print Resolution Guide

Learn how pixels, DPI, print size, and viewing distance work together when preparing images.

Start with pixel dimensions

The pixel width and height of an image determine how much real detail is available. Metadata alone is not enough.

Use the target print size to calculate effective PPI before sending a file to print.

Use these as planning targets, not universal rules. Print method, paper, image quality, and viewing distance all matter.

Effective PPI	Typical use
300+	Sharp close-view photos and flyers
200-299	Good everyday print quality
150-199	Large prints viewed from a distance
Under 150	May look soft up close

Image & DPI

Check effective PPI for a target print size and get a simple quality verdict.

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Image & DPI

Find how large an image can print at 300 DPI, 200 DPI, 150 DPI, or a custom value.

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Image & DPI

Calculate print size from pixels and DPI, or required pixels from print size and DPI.

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What is effective PPI?

It is the actual pixels per printed inch after the image is placed at its final physical size.

Should I upscale a low-resolution image?

Upscaling can help in some workflows, but it cannot fully replace real detail from a larger original image.