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12 Megapixels · iPhone 8–16 standard 12 MP mode, Pixel & Galaxy main sensors

How Big Can You Print a 12 Megapixel Photo?

A 12 MP sensor produces 3024 × 4032 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 2828 × 4243 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 10.08" × 13.44", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 20.16" × 26.88".

DPI4:3 Sensor (3024×4032)3:2 Sensor (2828×4243)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI10.08" × 13.44" (25.6×34.1 cm)9.43" × 14.14"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI12.6" × 16.8" (32×42.7 cm)11.78" × 17.68"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI15.12" × 20.16" (38.4×51.2 cm)14.14" × 21.21"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI20.16" × 26.88" (51.2×68.3 cm)18.85" × 28.29"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI25.2" × 33.6" (64×85.3 cm)23.57" × 35.36"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI30.24" × 40.32" (76.8×102.4 cm)28.28" × 42.43"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

10.08" × 13.44"

25.6 × 34.1 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

15.12" × 20.16"

38.4 × 51.2 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

20.16" × 26.88"

51.2 × 68.3 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

30.24" × 40.32"

76.8 × 102.4 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

189 DPI

Wall-ready

Good for stretched canvas, posters, and framed wall art viewed from about 2+ feet. Slightly soft under a loupe.

Ready to Print

Where to print a 16×20 poster print

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ShutterflyHas standard photo sizes

Everyday photo prints, 4×6 to 24×36 enlargements, and tabletop frames.

Best for: Standard photo enlargements (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20) and gift orders.

Choose 16×20 on their site after you open the link.

Society6

Artist-designed peel-and-stick wall murals, art prints, and gallery frames.

Best for: Room-scale wall murals, botanical/retro/kids themes, and independent artist prints.

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