Free tool
Photo Print Size Calculator
How big can your pet photo print before it gets soft? Enter the pixel dimensions or pick the file — we read the size locally and grade every common print.
| Effective DPI | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Canvas 11×14 in | 274 | Sharp |
| Morning Mug 11 oz (each side ~3.5 in) | 889 | Sharp |
| Nook Pillow 16×16 in | 189 | Fine |
| Lap Blanket 50×60 in | 60 | Too soft |
| Everyday Tumbler 20 oz (~8.4×6.3 in) | 480 | Sharp |
| 4×6 in photo | 672 | Sharp |
| 5×7 in photo | 576 | Sharp |
| 8×10 in print | 378 | Sharp |
| 12×16 in print | 252 | Sharp |
| 16×20 in print | 189 | Fine |
| 18×24 in poster | 168 | Sharp |
| 24×36 in poster | 112 | Fine |
FAQ
What DPI do I need for a sharp print?
Around 300 DPI is ideal for small prints held in the hand, and 200 DPI is sharp to most eyes. Wall pieces and blankets are viewed from farther away, so 100–150 DPI usually looks fine on them.
How is effective DPI calculated?
The image is fitted to fill the print (cropping the longer edge if the shapes differ), then pixels are divided by inches on the tighter side. Example: a 3024×4032 phone photo on an 11×14 canvas gives min(3024/11, 4032/14) = 274 DPI.
Does this apply to Furframe portraits?
For printing a photo directly, yes. For a Furframe portrait the art is regenerated in the chosen style and formatted to each product's print area, so your photo mainly needs to be sharp and well lit — the Pet Photo Checker tests that.
Next: check focus and lighting or preview your pet as a portrait for free.