DPI Calculator
Calculate DPI from pixel dimensions and print size.
Quick answer: DPI = pixel width divided by print width in inches. A 3,000-pixel-wide image printed 10 inches wide is 300 DPI - professional print quality. 300+ DPI is the standard for close-up printing; 150+ works for large format viewed at a distance.
Enter your image's pixel dimensions and the size you want to print it, and get the resulting DPI — with a plain verdict on whether that's sharp enough (300+ DPI for close-up print, 150+ for large format viewed at distance).
How it works
- Enter the image width and height in pixels.
- Enter the intended print width or height in inches.
- Read the effective DPI and the quality verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What DPI is good enough for printing?
300 DPI is the professional standard for items viewed up close (business cards, brochures, apparel transfers). 150 DPI is fine for posters and banners viewed from a distance. Below 100 DPI, softness becomes obvious.
Can I just change the DPI number to 300?
Changing the DPI label doesn't add pixels — it only changes the default print size. To genuinely print larger you need more pixels (a bigger source image) or vector artwork, which has no resolution limit at all.