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8 Megapixels · iPhone 6 / iPad cameras & 4K UHD frame grabs (8.3 MP)

How Big Can You Print a 8 Megapixel Photo?

A 8 MP sensor produces 2449 × 3266 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 2309 × 3464 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 8.16" × 10.89", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 16.33" × 21.77".

DPI4:3 Sensor (2449×3266)3:2 Sensor (2309×3464)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI8.16" × 10.89" (20.7×27.7 cm)7.7" × 11.55"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI10.2" × 13.61" (25.9×34.6 cm)9.62" × 14.43"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI12.24" × 16.33" (31.1×41.5 cm)11.54" × 17.32"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI16.33" × 21.77" (41.5×55.3 cm)15.39" × 23.09"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI20.41" × 27.22" (51.8×69.1 cm)19.24" × 28.87"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI24.49" × 32.66" (62.2×83 cm)23.09" × 34.64"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

8.16" × 10.89"

20.7 × 27.7 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

12.24" × 16.33"

31.1 × 41.5 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

16.33" × 21.77"

41.5 × 55.3 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

24.49" × 32.66"

62.2 × 83 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

153 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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