EveryCityMap

Free print planning tool

Map Print Size Calculator — Pixels, PPI & Poster Sizes

Calculate the pixels a print needs—or how large your existing image can print.

Print → pixels
inches × PPI
Pixels → print
pixels ÷ PPI
Quality levels
150 · 240 · 300 PPI
Print size → pixelsinches × PPI = pixels
Unit
PPI
18 × 24 inches · 300 PPIRequired image size5,400 × 7,200 pxCreate a city map
Common poster sizes
01

What size can I print my image?

Print inches = pixels ÷ PPI. Calculate width and height separately.

02

PPI vs DPI

PPI describes image resolution. DPI describes printer output. People often search for DPI when they mean PPI.

03

Is 300 PPI always necessary?

300 PPI
Close-viewed photos and detailed artwork
240 PPI
High-quality general prints
150 PPI
Large posters viewed farther away
Confirm the final requirement with your print provider.
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