LTLPrintsLarger Than Life
2 Megapixels · 1080p HD webcam / older phone exports

How Big Can You Print a 2 Megapixel Photo?

A 2 MP sensor produces 1200 × 1600 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 1155 × 1732 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 4" × 5.33", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 8" × 10.67".

DPI4:3 Sensor (1200×1600)3:2 Sensor (1155×1732)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI4" × 5.33" (10.2×13.5 cm)3.85" × 5.77"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI5" × 6.67" (12.7×16.9 cm)4.81" × 7.22"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI6" × 8" (15.2×20.3 cm)5.78" × 8.66"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI8" × 10.67" (20.3×27.1 cm)7.7" × 11.55"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI10" × 13.33" (25.4×33.9 cm)9.63" × 14.43"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI12" × 16" (30.5×40.6 cm)11.55" × 17.32"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

4" × 5.33"

10.2 × 13.5 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

6" × 8"

15.2 × 20.3 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

8" × 10.67"

20.3 × 27.1 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

12" × 16"

30.5 × 40.6 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

75 DPI

Not recommended

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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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