Resize Image to 4×6 Inch
Resize any photo to 4×6 inch print size — 1200×1800px portrait or 1800×1200px landscape at 300 DPI
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What Is a 4×6 Inch Photo in Pixels?
A 4×6 inch photo is the most common print size for photos — used at pharmacies, home printers, and photo labs worldwide. At 300 DPI (the standard for photo print quality), 4×6 inches equals 1200×1800 pixels in portrait orientation or 1800×1200 pixels in landscape. At 72 DPI (screen resolution), the same 4×6 inches equals just 288×432 pixels.
| DPI | Portrait (4×6 in) | Landscape (6×4 in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 288×432px | 432×288px | Screen / web display only |
| 96 DPI | 384×576px | 576×384px | Low-quality inkjet draft |
| 150 DPI | 600×900px | 900×600px | Acceptable home print quality |
| 300 DPI | 1200×1800px | 1800×1200px | Standard photo print — pharmacy / lab |
For printing, always use 300 DPI — 1200×1800px portrait or 1800×1200px landscape. Lower resolutions will appear blurry or pixelated when printed at 4×6 inches.
Common Uses for 4×6 Inch Photos
Printed photo albums
- ✓The standard slot size in most photo albums
- ✓Portrait (1200×1800) for people and portraits
- ✓Landscape (1800×1200) for scenery and group shots
- ✓Print at pharmacy or photo lab for best color
Home printing
- ✓Most inkjet printers support 4×6 photo paper
- ✓Use glossy or semi-gloss 4×6 paper for best results
- ✓Set print scale to 100% — not "fit to page"
- ✓300 DPI source required for sharp prints
Greeting cards and postcards
- ✓Standard postcard is 4×6 inches
- ✓Landscape orientation for most postcard designs
- ✓Print on cardstock for mailing, photo paper for display
- ✓JPEG quality 92+ recommended for vivid colors
Photo gifts and services
- ✓Shutterfly, Snapfish, Walmart Photo all use 4×6
- ✓Upload 1200×1800px minimum for sharp prints
- ✓Pharmacy kiosks (CVS, Walgreens) accept JPEG directly
- ✓File size under 10MB for most online upload portals
4×6 vs Other Common Print Sizes
4×6 inch is part of a family of standard print sizes. Here is how it compares to other common formats, all at 300 DPI:
| Print size | Pixels at 300 DPI | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2×2 inch | 600×600px | Passport / ID photo (US) |
| 3×5 inch | 900×1500px | Small prints, wallets |
| 4×6 inch | 1200×1800px | Standard photo print ← this page |
| 5×7 inch | 1500×2100px | Framed prints, portraits |
| 8×10 inch | 2400×3000px | Large framed prints |
| A4 (8.27×11.69 in) | 2480×3508px | Documents, European print |
Tips for the Best 4×6 Print Results
✓ Start from the largest original available
Resizing down from a large photo (12MP+) always produces sharper results than enlarging a small image. Use the original from your camera or phone, not a screenshot.
✓ Use portrait for people, landscape for scenery
Portrait (1200×1800px) fills the frame better for headshots and single subjects. Landscape (1800×1200px) works better for groups, scenery, and events.
✓ Save as JPEG at quality 90–95 before printing
Photo labs and pharmacy kiosks compress uploads slightly. Starting with a high-quality JPEG (90+) ensures no additional quality loss compounds on top of their processing.
✓ Check aspect ratio before cropping
A 4×6 print has a 2:3 aspect ratio. Phone photos are typically 4:3, so cropping is unavoidable — the top and bottom (or sides in landscape) will be trimmed. Compose shots with this in mind.
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