4x6 Photo Size in Pixels, Inches & cm (+ How to Resize)
imgmend Team
AI Image Tools
A 4x6 print is 4 by 6 inches, or 10.16 by 15.24 cm. At 300 DPI that is 1,200 by 1,800 pixels. Here is how to size, crop and check your photo for a 4x6 print.
A 4x6 photo is 4 inches by 6 inches (10.16 × 15.24 cm), which is 1,200 × 1,800 pixels at 300 DPI. Its aspect ratio is 3:2, so a typical 4:3 phone photo is cropped slightly when printed.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Inches | 4 × 6 |
| Centimeters | 10.16 × 15.24 |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1,200 × 1,800 (2.16 megapixels) |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 600 × 900 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
How Big Is a 4x6 Photo?
It's about the size of a standard index card: 4 inches wide and 6 inches tall in portrait orientation, or the reverse in landscape. It's the most common print size for lab prints and photo albums.
How to Make a Photo 4x6
- Check your pixels. For a sharp print you want at least 1,200 × 1,800. Most phone photos are far larger.
- Crop to 3:2. A 4,032 × 3,024 phone photo crops to 4,032 × 2,688 for a 4x6 landscape print.
- Upload to your print service. Most labs crop automatically; use their preview to confirm what's trimmed.
If Your Photo Is Too Small
If the photo is under about 1,200 × 1,800 pixels, enlarge it first with an AI upscaler such as imgmend (2x free, small watermark on free downloads) or read how to enlarge a photo for printing. If it looks pixelated, see how to fix a low-resolution image.
See the full table of other sizes in our photo print size chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pixels is a 4x6 photo?
1,200 × 1,800 pixels at 300 DPI, or 600 × 900 at 150 DPI.
What size is a 4x6 in cm?
10.16 × 15.24 centimeters.
Can I print a phone photo at 4x6?
Yes. Phone photos have many more pixels than you need, but the 4:3 shape is cropped to 3:2.
What DPI should I use for a 4x6 print?
300 DPI is the usual target, which means at least 1,200 × 1,800 pixels.
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