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20×30" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 20×30 inch (50.8 × 76.2 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 6,000 × 9,000 pixels (54 MP). Large 2:3 landscape canvas that preserves every pixel of a 35mm sensor.

20×30" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (20×30")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI6,000 × 9,000 px6,075 × 9,075 px54 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI4,800 × 7,200 px4,860 × 7,260 px34.56 MP1.2 ft (14")Excellent (300+ PPI)
200 DPI4,000 × 6,000 px4,050 × 6,050 px24 MP1.4 ft (17")Very good (240–299 PPI)
150 DPI3,000 × 4,500 px3,038 × 4,538 px13.5 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI2,400 × 3,600 px2,430 × 3,630 px8.64 MP2.4 ft (29")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
100 DPI2,000 × 3,000 px2,025 × 3,025 px6 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Centered over a 54"–66" dresser, buffet, or full/queen bed.

Frame & Mat Pairing

1.5" heavy-duty pine stretcher bar canvas.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 22×32" (6600×9600 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 23.5×33.5".

Test Your Photo for a 20×30" Print

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Quick sizes:
Required File Resolution (300 DPI)Aspect Ratio: 2:3

6,000 × 9,000 px

Megapixels54 MP
Metric Size50.8 × 76.2 cm
Total Cut Size20" × 30"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
20" × 30"2:3

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 7050×10050 px (23.5"×33.5").

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Where to print a 20×30 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.

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Easy Canvas Prints

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

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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Where to print a 20×30 canvas print

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Easy Canvas PrintsOffers 1.5in gallery wrap

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

CanvasChamp

Budget-friendly custom sizes up to oversized wall formats & split canvases.

Best for: Custom dimensions, multi-panel triptychs, and low entry cost per square foot.

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CanvasPop

Hand-stretched archival canvas with optional designer proof inspection.

Best for: Family portraits, wedding photos, and lower-resolution files needing gentle handling.

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20×30" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 20×30 print at 300 DPI?
A 20×30 inch print at 300 DPI requires 6,000 × 9,000 pixels (54 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 6,075 × 9,075 pixels.
What is 20×30 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
20×30 inches equals 50.8 × 76.2 cm (508 × 762 mm). The total surface area is 600 square inches (4.17 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 20×30 print?
A 20×30 print has a 2:3 aspect ratio (decimal 0.6667). Other standard print sizes sharing the exact 2:3 ratio include 4×6", 8×12", 12×18", 16×24", 24×36", 40×60".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 20×30?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 134 DPI on a 20×30" print. For crisp close-up detail, run your photo through our free browser 4× upscaler first.

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