Photo mega pixel print sizes

Photo mega pixel print sizes: this diagram is one of our most searched charts and infographics by people seeking to learn about new things and improve their general knowledge of how the world works.

Notice that as the print size doubles, the megapixels required increases geometrically. You can make nice 8″ x 10″ prints with a 6 or 8 megapixel camera, but to make a true photo quality 16″ x 20″ print, you need between 24 and 30 megapixels.

Print, ensure that your file size is 4800×6000 pixels. For a crisp, clean 8×10? Print, make sure the size of your file is 2400×3000 pixels.

A megapixel is 1 million pixels. It’s an area measurement like square feet. A typical 8 megapixel camera produces images that are 3266 x 2450* pixels. If you multiply 3266 by 2450, you get 8,001,700 or 8 million pixels. To find the largest photo quality image you can print, simply divide each dimension by 300:

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