Standard Photo Sizes: The Complete Chart
What size is a "normal" photo? What's the standard frame size? Here's a complete chart of photo sizes in inches, centimeters and pixels, plus tips to print without cropping.
What Is the Standard Photo Size?
The most common photo size is 4 × 6 inches (10 × 15 cm). It's the standard print from most photo labs, pharmacies and home photo printers. It also matches the 3:2 shape of most camera photos, so nothing gets cropped.
Other popular sizes are 5 × 7 for frames and cards, and 8 × 10 for wall prints and portraits.
Photo Size Chart
The pixel sizes below are for 300 DPI, the standard for sharp prints.
| Name | Inches | Centimeters | Pixels at 300 DPI | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallet | 2.5 × 3.5 | 6.4 × 8.9 | 750 × 1050 | 5:7 |
| Passport (US) | 2 × 2 | 5.1 × 5.1 | 600 × 600 | 1:1 |
| Small print | 3.5 × 5 | 8.9 × 12.7 | 1050 × 1500 | 7:10 |
| Standard | 4 × 6 | 10.2 × 15.2 | 1200 × 1800 | 2:3 |
| Square | 5 × 5 | 12.7 × 12.7 | 1500 × 1500 | 1:1 |
| Card / frame | 5 × 7 | 12.7 × 17.8 | 1500 × 2100 | 5:7 |
| Portrait | 8 × 10 | 20.3 × 25.4 | 2400 × 3000 | 4:5 |
| Letter | 8.5 × 11 | 21.6 × 27.9 | 2550 × 3300 | 17:22 |
| A4 | 8.3 × 11.7 | 21 × 29.7 | 2480 × 3508 | 1:1.41 |
| Large | 11 × 14 | 27.9 × 35.6 | 3300 × 4200 | 11:14 |
| Poster | 16 × 20 | 40.6 × 50.8 | 4800 × 6000 | 4:5 |
| Large poster | 20 × 30 | 50.8 × 76.2 | 6000 × 9000 | 2:3 |
| Big poster | 24 × 36 | 61 × 91.4 | 7200 × 10800 | 2:3 |
Need a size that isn't listed? Use our inches to pixels converter.
What Size Is a Standard Photograph?
The standard size of a photograph is 4 × 6 inches in the US and 10 × 15 cm in most other countries. These two are almost the same. If someone asks for a "normal" or "regular" photo print, this is the size they mean.
Why Aspect Ratio Matters
The aspect ratio is the shape of a photo: width compared to height. Here are the most common picture ratios and the prints they fit. If your photo's shape doesn't match the print's shape, the lab will crop it.
| Camera / phone | Native ratio | Prints without cropping at |
|---|---|---|
| DSLR and mirrorless cameras | 3:2 | 4 × 6, 20 × 30, 24 × 36 |
| Most phones (default) | 4:3 | 6 × 8, 9 × 12, 12 × 16 |
| Phone in 16:9 mode | 16:9 | 9 × 16 (rare as a print) |
| Square photos | 1:1 | 5 × 5, 8 × 8, 12 × 12 |
A 4:3 phone photo printed at 4 × 6 loses a strip from the top or bottom. A 3:2 photo printed at 8 × 10 loses a strip from the sides.
Fix it before printing: use our crop tool with the matching ratio. That way you choose what gets cut, not the printer.
How Many Pixels Do You Need to Print?
A simple rule: pixels ÷ 300 = maximum sharp print size in inches.
| Your photo | Sharp print up to (300 DPI) | OK print up to (150 DPI) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 MP (1600 × 1200) | 5.3 × 4 in | 10.7 × 8 in |
| 8 MP (3264 × 2448) | 10.9 × 8.2 in | 21.8 × 16.3 in |
| 12 MP (4032 × 3024) | 13.4 × 10 in | 26.9 × 20.2 in |
| 24 MP (6000 × 4000) | 20 × 13.3 in | 40 × 26.7 in |
| 48 MP (8064 × 6048) | 26.9 × 20.2 in | 53.8 × 40.3 in |
Large posters are viewed from a distance, so 150 DPI is often fine. For small prints you hold in your hand, aim for 300 DPI. Learn more in What is DPI?
Standard Frame Sizes
Frames usually match the common print sizes: 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, 11 × 14, 16 × 20 and 24 × 36 inches. Many frames include a mat, a border that lets a smaller print fit a bigger frame. For example, an 11 × 14 frame often has a mat opening for an 8 × 10 print.
How to Get Your Photo Ready to Print
- Crop to the print's aspect ratio with our crop tool.
- Resize to the exact pixel size from the chart with our image resizer.
- Set 300 DPI with our DPI changer so print software shows the right size.
- Save as high-quality JPG (90%+) or PNG.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard size of a photo?
The standard photo print is 4 × 6 inches (10 × 15 cm).
How many pixels is a 4 × 6 photo?
1200 × 1800 pixels at 300 DPI.
How many pixels is a 5 × 7 photo?
1500 × 2100 pixels at 300 DPI.
How many pixels is an 8 × 10 photo?
2400 × 3000 pixels at 300 DPI.
What size is a wallet photo?
A wallet photo is about 2.5 × 3.5 inches (6.4 × 8.9 cm).
Why does my print look cropped?
The photo's aspect ratio doesn't match the print size. Crop it yourself to the right ratio before printing.
