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4×6" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 4×6 inch (10.2 × 15.2 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 1,200 × 1,800 pixels (2.16 MP). Standard album print, postcard mailer, and bedside mini frame.

4×6" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (4×6")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI1,200 × 1,800 px1,275 × 1,875 px2.16 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI960 × 1,440 px1,020 × 1,500 px1.38 MP1.2 ft (14")Very good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI800 × 1,200 px850 × 1,250 px0.96 MP1.4 ft (17")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI600 × 900 px638 × 938 px0.54 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI480 × 720 px510 × 750 px0.35 MP2.4 ft (29")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI400 × 600 px425 × 625 px0.24 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Tabletop frames or tight 6-frame hallway grids.

Frame & Mat Pairing

4×6 tabletop frame or matted inside a 5×7 frame.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 6×8" (1800×2400 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 7.5×9.5".

Test Your Photo for a 4×6" Print

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

1,200 × 1,800 px

Megapixels2.16 MP
Metric Size10.2 × 15.2 cm
Total Cut Size4" × 6"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
4" × 6"2:3

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 2250×2850 px (7.5"×9.5").

Ready to Print

Where to print a 4×6 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 4×6 on their site after you open the link.

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.

Ready to Print

Where to print a 4×6 poster print

Some links are affiliate partnerships — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How tracking works

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 4×6 on their site after you open the link.

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.

4×6" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 4×6 print at 300 DPI?
A 4×6 inch print at 300 DPI requires 1,200 × 1,800 pixels (2.16 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 1,275 × 1,875 pixels.
What is 4×6 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
4×6 inches equals 10.2 × 15.2 cm (102 × 152 mm). The total surface area is 24 square inches (0.17 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 4×6 print?
A 4×6 print has a 2:3 aspect ratio (decimal 0.6667). Other standard print sizes sharing the exact 2:3 ratio include 8×12", 12×18", 16×24", 20×30", 24×36", 40×60".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 4×6?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 672 DPI on a 4×6" print. That is plenty sharp for framed wall art and stretched canvas.

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