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Will this image print clearly?

A 3000 × 4000-pixel image can print at 10 × 13.33 inches at 300 PPI. This checker uses pixel count, optional embedded DPI, and your desired print size—without uploading the file.

Your file stays on this device. No upload or account required.

Drop an image to check print size

JPEG, PNG, and WebP. TIFF, HEIC, and AVIF are not supported.

Drag and drop, paste, or choose a file. The choose-file control is keyboard accessible.

Your file stays on this device. Nothing is uploaded.

Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image. It stays on this device.

What the result means

Pixel dimensions are the image. Embedded DPI is a label some programs use to convert those pixels into inches. Effective PPI is pixels divided by the print size you actually want. Changing a DPI tag never adds detail.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a missing DPI tag means 72 DPI.
  • Upsampling in an editor and expecting new real detail.
  • Using a 300 DPI export preset on a small crop.

Instructions

  1. Drop a JPEG, PNG, or WebP file.
  2. Read the pixel count and the table of sizes at 150–300 PPI.
  3. Enter a desired print size to see effective PPI.

Frequently asked questions

Is this image really 300 DPI?

Only if it has embedded resolution metadata set to 300, and even then that number is a label. Effective print resolution is pixels divided by print inches.

What if my image has no DPI metadata?

That is common, especially for PNG and WebP files. The checker still uses pixel width and height to estimate print sizes at 150, 200, 240, and 300 PPI.

Does changing DPI improve quality?

No. Changing the DPI label does not add detail. It only changes how some programs translate pixels into inches.

Which formats can I check?

JPEG, PNG, and WebP. TIFF, HEIC, and AVIF are not inspected here because browser support is incomplete or the files need extra decoders.

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