Enter the photograph's width and height in pixels and the print size you want. The calculator shows the crop required to fit that shape, the resulting pixels per inch and a plain explanation. It describes the file, not the finished print, and it does not guarantee print quality.
What this calculator does
It explains how a photograph file relates to a print size. You give it the pixel width and height, choose a print size and, if you wish, set the pixels per inch you want to aim for. It returns the crop needed, the pixels per inch you actually get and a short reading of the result.
It works on numbers you type. It does not open or analyse any image, so it needs no upload.
How to use it
- Find the pixel size of your file. On most devices it appears in the file's details or properties.
- Enter the width and height in pixels.
- Enter the print width and height you want, in inches or centimetres.
- Optionally set a target in pixels per inch.
- Press the button and read the result.
Reading the result
Look at the crop first. If the print shape differs from the photograph, one side is trimmed. The result shows how much, so you can judge whether anyone near the edge would be cut off. Our guide to portrait, landscape and alternative crops explains why a frame may not fit every shape.
Then look at pixels per inch. A larger print stretches the same pixels further, so the figure falls as the print grows. A lower figure can look softer. Our guide to why a shared photograph may look smaller or softer covers a common cause, which is a file shrunk by messaging apps.
What to do next
If you are planning a set of portraits, write down your shapes in the portrait format and crop brief so the photographer can frame with them in mind. To decide whether prints suit your event at all, read about immediate prints or a digital gallery and the cost side in retouching, albums and print costs.
Assumptions and limits
The calculator uses simple arithmetic on the numbers you enter. It does not guarantee print quality, and printers may recommend different resolutions for different sizes. It does not account for borders, bleed or mounting. We confirm which print or album outputs are offered, and their specifications, in your written quotation. Your answers stay in your browser.
If you plan to print or make an album, tell us the sizes you have in mind. We will confirm in writing whether prints or albums can be included for your event.
Ask about our print and album optionsCommon questions
Do I need to upload my photograph?
No. You type the pixel size, which you can find in your file's properties. Nothing is uploaded, so your personal photographs stay on your device.
Why does the calculator show a crop?
Prints come in fixed shapes, and a photograph rarely matches them exactly. To fit the shape, part of the frame is cut. The calculator shows how much, so you can see if anyone near the edge would be lost.
What pixels per inch is good enough?
There is no single rule. Higher values give finer detail, and viewing distance matters. Treat the figure as a guide and ask the printer what they recommend for your size.
Does a high result guarantee a good print?
No. Focus, lighting and printer settings also affect the result. The calculator explains the file only.
Ask about our print and album options
If you plan to print or make an album, tell us the sizes you have in mind. We will confirm in writing whether prints or albums can be included for your event.
What happens next: You send your event details on WhatsApp. Our team reads the brief, asks what is missing, then confirms in writing whether the date, venue and coverage can be booked, with a quotation. Opening WhatsApp does not send anything, and a message is not a booking until both sides confirm.
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