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5×7 print size in pixels

A 5×7 print (5 × 7 in, or 12.7 × 17.8 cm) needs 1,500 × 2,100 pixels at 300 DPI. That is about 3.2 megapixels.

ResolutionPixels neededGood for
600 DPI3,000 × 4,200 pxLine art, text and scans
300 DPI1,500 × 2,100 pxPhotos and print shops (standard)
240 DPI1,200 × 1,680 pxPhoto labs and inkjet printers
150 DPI750 × 1,050 pxPosters seen from a distance
72 DPI360 × 504 pxScreens only, too low for print

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What is the 5×7 size used for?

This size is common for greeting cards, invitations and framed photos. For prints viewed up close, 300 DPI is the safe choice that most print shops ask for. Photo labs are usually happy with 240 DPI, and large prints seen from a few steps away look fine at 150 DPI.

Is my image big enough?

Drop it in the tool above: it shows the real resolution your photo will have at this size. You can also use the DPI checker. If it has at least 1,200 × 1,680 pixels, it will print well at this size. If it is smaller, you can still print it, but it will look softer; enlarging it in software does not add real detail.

Already have the right pixels? Set the file to 300 DPI without resizing, so the print shop sees the right size when they open it.