What is a good pixel to inch ratio for printing digital photos?
When I print a photo (say 3×5" or 4×8") what resolution should the photo be in (for optimal image quality)?
What is a good pixel to inch ratio for printing digital photos?
When I print a photo (say 3×5" or 4×8") what resolution should the photo be in (for optimal image quality)?
If you are using anything more than 4MP, the printer is throwing away most of your image anyway when you print that small.
Think about it… say you have a 6mp camera, just because the math is easier that way! (G) That’s 3000×2000. At 300DPI, that’s 10" by 6.6". So your 3×5 print is not using anywhere near all those pixels.
You will find that most modern printer drivers don’t really need your help. You tell the printer what size you want, feed it paper and ink, and the printer will handle the rest.
Even on large prints, 13×19 or 17×22, it is very rare that you have to mess with anything. Tell the computer and printer what you want, and they will handle the rest.
Labs like 300 DPI
Some photo printers require 240 DPI although the Epson printers I use list 300 DPI as the standard setting