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5:7 Aspect Ratio · PHOTO STANDARD

5×7" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 5×7 inch (12.7 × 17.8 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 1,500 × 2,100 pixels (3.15 MP). Desk portrait, greeting card insert, and small gallery-wall filler.

5×7" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (5×7")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI1,500 × 2,100 px1,575 × 2,175 px3.15 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI1,200 × 1,680 px1,260 × 1,740 px2.02 MP1.2 ft (14")Very good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI1,000 × 1,400 px1,050 × 1,450 px1.4 MP1.4 ft (17")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI750 × 1,050 px788 × 1,088 px0.79 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI600 × 840 px630 × 870 px0.5 MP2.4 ft (29")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI500 × 700 px525 × 725 px0.35 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Bookshelf ledges, desks, or matted inside an 8×10 frame.

Frame & Mat Pairing

8×10 frame with 5×7 mat opening.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 7×9" (2100×2700 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 8.5×10.5".

Test Your Photo for a 5×7" Print

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Quick sizes:
Required File Resolution (300 DPI)Aspect Ratio: 5:7

1,500 × 2,100 px

Megapixels3.15 MP
Metric Size12.7 × 17.8 cm
Total Cut Size5" × 7"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
5" × 7"5:7

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 2550×3150 px (8.5"×10.5").

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Where to print a 5×7 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 5×7 framed 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.

Mixtiles

Peel-and-stick lightweight photo tiles that reposition without nails.

Best for: Renters, nursery walls, hallways, and multi-photo gallery grids.

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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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5×7" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 5×7 print at 300 DPI?
A 5×7 inch print at 300 DPI requires 1,500 × 2,100 pixels (3.15 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 1,575 × 2,175 pixels.
What is 5×7 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
5×7 inches equals 12.7 × 17.8 cm (127 × 178 mm). The total surface area is 35 square inches (0.24 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 5×7 print?
A 5×7 print has a 5:7 aspect ratio (decimal 0.7143). Use our Crop for Print tool to match this frame without stretching.
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 5×7?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 576 DPI on a 5×7" print. That is plenty sharp for framed wall art and stretched canvas.

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