Print dimensions
A 3,600 × 5,400 file printed at 300 pixels per inch measures 12 × 18 inches, or 30.48 × 45.72 cm, before cropping or bleed.
BIG Seller toolboxPrintable DPI calculator
See how large a digital art file can print at a chosen pixel density. Enter its pixel dimensions and get the physical print size in inches and centimetres.
Quick start
How to use it
- Read the actual pixel dimensions of your artwork.
- Enter the target pixels per inch for the intended print.
- Use the resulting dimensions when writing the printable’s size guide.
Tool notes
Frequently asked questions
For a raster file, print width equals pixel width divided by pixels per inch. Printers use dots of ink, but this calculator works with the image pixels you supply. Changing a resolution label by itself does not create more detail.
Does this change the DPI metadata of my file?
No. It calculates physical dimensions. It does not open, resample or rewrite your image.
Does the result include bleed or a frame border?
No. The result uses the entire pixel area. Deduct the bleed, mat or crop allowance requested by your printer.
Should every print be 300 PPI?
Use your printer’s specification for the intended material and viewing distance. The default of 300 is a planning example.
