ClutchCalcs

Photography

DPI / PPI Calculator

Is your photo big enough to print sharp? Enter pixel dimensions and the print size — we'll tell you the effective DPI.

Quality thresholds

  • 300+ DPI — sharp magazine/photo book quality
  • 200-299 DPI — good for prints viewed up close
  • 150-199 DPI — okay for posters viewed from a distance
  • under 150 DPI — visibly soft / pixelated