Determining the Best Print Size- How Large can I go?

This is a very common question we get asked a lot, and we hope to shed some light on this for you! First, let's gather our image/file Specs and determine the Aspect Ratio/Shape of the file.

For this example, I am using Image A:

-4000 x 6000 pixel dimension at 300 pixels per inch.

-The aspect ratio is 2:3 (1.5)

-Available print sizes for this image which will provide a full-frame crop, are as follows: 4x6, 6x9, 8x12, 10x15, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36.

Something to note, make sure to have the Pixel Chart on hand as well. As we look at the required pixel dimensions on the Pixel Chart, we can see Image A will be able to print up to a 20x30" size (would print at 200 dots per inch). I would most likely opt to print at 16x24" and obtain the higher print resolution of 250 dots per inch. 

*In most cases, any modification made to the image size or resolution within a photo editing software like Photoshop will create a blurry or distorted image anyways, as pixels cannot be created or invented. If the resolution of an image is modified, this will falsely bypass the low-resolution detector on the website and ROES. It is best to work with the image's original pixels and native resolution.

*Mac users: When dragging and dropping from the Preview or Photos app, it drag-and-drops a low-resolution preview, essentially a thumbnail. When dragging it into a browser, an error message comes up with a warning saying they're working with a low-resolution file, not the original. Ensure to use the original file by either the "Select Photos" > Finder option or by dragging and dropping the original file from Finder.