Resize Image to 4x6 Photo Size
4x6 Photo is 4 x 6 in, the most common photo print size, also used for postcards. Fit any photo or scan to it at 300 DPI, ready to print.
4x6 Photo · Step 1 of 3 · Add your photo
Drop an image to resize
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Example
Before and after
We ran this sample through the 4x6 photo tool above. The numbers under each image are measured from the real files.
How to
How to resize an image to 4x6 Photo size
- 01
Add your image
Any photo from your phone or camera.
- 02
Choose fill or fit
Fill covers the print edge to edge. Fit keeps the whole photo with white borders.
- 03
Download and print
Print at 100% scale (actual size) and you get exactly 4 x 6 in.
Why this size
4x6 Photo size in pixels, cm and inches
Printers think in physical sizes, screens think in pixels. 4x6 Photo is 10.16 x 15.24 cm, or 4 x 6 in. At 300 DPI, the standard for sharp prints, that is 1200 x 1800 px; at 150 DPI, enough for posters seen from a distance, it is 600 x 900 px.
The tool resizes your image to the 300 DPI size and writes 300 DPI into the file, so print dialogs pick the right size automatically. Print at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page, and the result measures exactly 4 x 6 in.
| Measure | 4x6 Photo |
|---|---|
| Centimeters | 10.16 x 15.24 cm |
| Inches | 4 x 6 in |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1200 x 1800 px |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 600 x 900 px |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 288 x 432 px |
| Aspect ratio | 2:3 |
Avoid
Common problems and fixes
- The photo lab cut off part of the picturePhone photos are a different shape from 4x6 prints. Resize here with Fill and choose what to keep yourself, or use Fit to keep everything with thin borders.
- The print is darker than the screenScreens are lit from behind, paper is not. Brighten the photo a little before printing, especially faces in shadow.
- The print looks softStart from the original photo, not a screenshot or a copy sent through a chat app, which can have far fewer pixels.
- The shop prints 10 x 15 cmThat is 3% smaller than 4 x 6 inches, close enough for most frames. For an exact fit, ask for 4 x 6 inch prints.
FAQ
4x6 Photo: questions
- What is a 4x6 photo size in pixels?
- 1200 x 1800 pixels at 300 DPI, the size photo labs print sharply.
- What is a 4x6 photo in cm?
- 10.16 x 15.24 cm. Many shops sell it as 10 x 15 cm, which is almost the same.
- Will my phone photo fit a 4x6 print?
- Phone photos are usually 3:4, a little wider than 4x6 (2:3). Choose Fill to crop the edges, or Fit to keep everything with thin white borders.
- Will my image be stretched?
- No. Choose Fit to keep the whole image with white margins, or Fill to cover the page and trim the edges.
- Why does my print come out smaller?
- Make sure the print dialog is set to 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page.
- Is my file uploaded?
- No. Everything runs in your browser.
Checked
How we checked this page
Checked by the SizePort team on .
We test the tool with sample photos before it goes live and check that the sizes on this page match what it produces. Rules and platforms change, so if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
How the tool works
The tool scales your image once, from the original pixels, to the size you set at 300 DPI, and writes 300 DPI into the file so it prints at that size. Everything happens in your browser; your images are never uploaded.