How to use this preset
- Add your photo.
- The tool is preset to 1800 x 1200 px (6 x 4 in at 300 dpi). For another size, multiply inches by 300 (or 150 for a smaller file).
- Press Resize image. The photo is cropped to the print shape so the shop does not cut it oddly.
- Download the JPG and send it to your printer or photo counter.
Inches to pixels cheat sheet (300 dpi)
| Print size | Pixels at 300 dpi | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x 2 in | 600 x 600 | US passport photo |
| 3.5 x 4.5 cm (1.38 x 1.77 in) | 413 x 531 | 35 x 45 mm passport photos |
| 4 x 6 in | 1200 x 1800 | Standard photo print |
| 5 x 7 in | 1500 x 2100 | Frames, cards |
| 8 x 10 in | 2400 x 3000 | Larger frames |
The formula is pixels = inches x dpi. For cm, divide by 2.54 first.
Resize an image to 2 x 2 inches
The U.S. passport photo is 2 x 2 inches with the head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches, per travel.state.gov. At 300 dpi that is 600 x 600 px. Crop to a square, type 600 in both boxes and print at 100% scale. The US passport photo preset does this for you, and the passport photo maker puts several copies on one sheet.
Without losing quality
Printing at a size your pixels can't support is what makes prints blurry. Divide your image width in pixels by the print width in inches: 300 or more is excellent, 200 is fine for small prints, under 150 looks soft. Unlike Canva or Paint, you don't need to set a DPI field here: printers use the pixel count and the paper size you choose.
- 4 x 6 with automatic 3:2 crop: resize photo 4x6.
- Need the shape first? Crop image.
Keep the right shape
A phone photo is usually taller than a 4 x 6 print. This preset center-crops to the print ratio so the counter does not crop a different strip for you. For a different focus, crop first with the crop tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I resize a photo to 4 x 6 inches?
Use 1800 x 1200 (landscape) or 1200 x 1800 (portrait) at 300 dpi, which this page already sets for landscape.
What dpi should I use?
300 dpi for photo prints. 150 dpi is fine for large posters viewed from farther away.
How do I resize an image to 2x2 inches?
Crop it to a square and set 600 x 600 pixels. Printed at 300 dpi that is exactly 2 x 2 inches.
How do I resize an image in inches in Canva or Paint?
Both work in pixels too. Multiply inches by 300 and type that pixel size, as you would here.
Can I resize an image in inches without losing quality?
Yes, if your image has at least about 200 to 300 pixels for every inch you print.