{"id":50833,"date":"2025-09-24T09:52:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fineartprinted.com\/ppi-resolution-size-in-cm\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T09:52:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:52:48","slug":"ppi-resolution-size-in-cm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fineartprinted.com\/en\/ppi-resolution-size-in-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"PPI Resolution &#8211; Size in Cm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print size calculator from pixels (PPI)<\/h1>\n\n<p>With the following form you can calculate the optimal print size by knowing the pixels of your image. Enter the height and width pixels and view the dimensions in cm lower based on the resolution in PPI you choose. <\/p>\n\n<p>File ready? Go to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartprinted.com\/en\/?post_type=product&amp;p=50694\">orders page<\/a><\/strong> to upload and print. <\/p>\n\n<p>Doubts about the quality? We offer <strong>free file check before printing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624428289\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What print quality will I get at 300 PPI?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">300 PPI is the standard for photographic and fine art prints seen up close: maximize sharpness and micro-detail with an optimal compromise between quality and file weight. If your file has enough pixels for your chosen format, you&#8217;ll get professional results. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624515091\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I print well at 240 PPI?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, 240 PPI is often indistinguishable from 300 PPI on medium formats or subjects that are not extremely detailed. It is a good choice when pixels are not enough for 300 PPI or if you want a slightly larger format without upscaling. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624544659\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">And at 200 PPI or 180 PPI is the printing &#8220;good&#8221;?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">These are suitable values for <strong>large formats viewed from a distance<\/strong> (exhibitions, window displays, furniture). From close range you will notice less micro-detail. If you want large format and non-close observation, 180-200 PPI is fine.  <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624581697\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the PPI of the file alone improve the quality?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Changing the PPI <strong>without increasing the pixels<\/strong> does not add detail. Quality depends on the <strong>number of actual pixels<\/strong> and the <strong>print size<\/strong>. Our calculator uses actual pixels to tell you the <strong>maximum size<\/strong> at a chosen PPI.   <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624594845\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between PPI and DPI?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>PPI<\/strong> is about the file (pixels per inch in print). <strong>DPI<\/strong> concerns the printer (ink drops per inch). To properly prepare an image, consider the <strong>PPI<\/strong> of the file in relation to the desired format; <strong>DPI<\/strong> is handled by the printing hardware. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624639162\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is resampling (upscale) and when to use it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is the creation of additional pixels to achieve a larger format. It is useful when <strong>pixels are not enough<\/strong> for the desired PPI\/format. It should be used judiciously (modern algorithms, output sharpness) to avoid artifacts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartprinted.com\/en\/enlarge-a-file-for-fine-art-printing\/\">Read the full guide<\/a>.  <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758624697185\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Better to reduce the format or upscale the file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you are looking for <strong>maximum close quality<\/strong>, best to <strong>downscale<\/strong> to maintain 300 native PPI. 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