11x14" Print Quality Checker
11 × 14 inches (279.4 × 355.6 mm) is a very popular wall gallery frame size requiring 3300 × 4200 pixels at 300 DPI.
At 300 DPI (Gallery Sharp): Minimum 3300 × 4200 pixels.
At 150 DPI (Poster Viewing): Minimum 1650 × 2100 pixels.
11×14" Print Guide
Everything you need to print 11x14" Print sharp
The 11 × 14 inch print (28 × 36 cm) is a classic wall art and portrait size. It is also the frame size used to display an 8 × 10 print with a mount (mat) around it.
11:14 is an unusual shape that doesn’t match any camera or other common print size. Photos always need cropping, and printable art sellers include a separate 11 × 14 file rather than scaling another ratio.
At 300 DPI it needs 3300 × 4200 pixels, about 13.9 megapixels. On a wall, 240 DPI (2640 × 3360 pixels) looks just as good. A 12 megapixel phone photo works out at about 275 DPI after cropping, which is plenty.
11×14" at a glance
| Size | 279.4 × 355.6 mm · 27.94 × 35.56 cm · 11 × 14 in |
|---|---|
| Shape (aspect ratio) | 11 : 14 |
| Common uses | Gallery prints, medium wall art, landscape photography, art prints. |
Pixels needed for 11×14"
| Resolution | Pixels (width × height) | Megapixels | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | 3300 × 4200 | 13.9 MP | Close up (photos, cards, documents) |
| 240 DPI | 2640 × 3360 | 8.9 MP | Framed and wall prints |
| 150 DPI | 1650 × 2100 | 3.5 MP | Posters viewed from a distance |
Pixel sizes are for portrait. For landscape, swap width and height.
Tips for printing at 11×14"
- Make a dedicated file. Don’t stretch a 4:5 or 3:4 image to 11 × 14: it will distort or lose part of the design. Crop or rearrange the artwork for the 11:14 shape.
- Matted for 8 × 10? If the frame comes with a mount, you only need an 8 × 10 print: 2400 × 3000 pixels.
- Leave breathing room around the edges, as frames overlap the print by a few millimetres.
11×14" questions
How many pixels is 11 × 14 at 300 DPI?
3300 × 4200 pixels. At 240 DPI it is 2640 × 3360, and at 150 DPI 1650 × 2100.
Can I use my 8 × 10 file for an 11 × 14 print?
Not directly: 8 × 10 is 4:5 and 11 × 14 is 11:14, so the design must be cropped or extended, and an 8 × 10 file at 2400 × 3000 pixels only reaches about 215 DPI at 11 × 14.
Will a phone photo print sharp at 11 × 14?
Yes, usually. A 12 megapixel photo cropped to 11:14 gives about 275 DPI, sharp on a wall.
Simple Process
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Three quick steps to ensure your physical prints never come out blurry or pixelated.
Input Target Dimensions
Specify the physical width and height in millimeters (mm) along with your required DPI (300 DPI fine art or custom DPI).
Upload Your Image
Select your image file. We read its pixel size and format, then delete it straight away. Your image is never kept.
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Standard Print Sizes & Pixel Resolution
Reference chart of required pixel dimensions for standard photo, poster, and paper formats.
Pixels = Inches × Target DPI
Example for 8×10" at 300 DPI: (8 × 300) = 2400 px width, (10 × 300) = 3000 px height.
Pixels = (Millimeters ÷ 25.4) × Target DPI
Example for A4 (210×297 mm) at 300 DPI: (210 ÷ 25.4 × 300) = 2480 px, (297 ÷ 25.4 × 300) = 3508 px.
| Print Format | Inches | Metric (mm) | 300 DPI (Gallery Sharp) | 150 DPI (Poster Standard) | Instant Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Paper (ISO Standard) | 8.27 × 11.69" | 210.0 × 297.0 mm | 2480 × 3508 px | 1240 × 1754 px | Check A4 |
| A3 Poster (ISO Standard) | 11.69 × 16.54" | 297.0 × 420.0 mm | 3508 × 4961 px | 1754 × 2480 px | Check A3 |
| A5 Booklet (ISO Standard) | 5.83 × 8.27" | 148.0 × 210.0 mm | 1748 × 2480 px | 874 × 1240 px | Check A5 |
| 4x6" Photo (US Photo) | 4.0 × 6.0" | 101.6 × 152.4 mm | 1200 × 1800 px | 600 × 900 px | Check 4×6" |
| 5x7" Photo (US Photo) | 5.0 × 7.0" | 127.0 × 177.8 mm | 1500 × 2100 px | 750 × 1050 px | Check 5×7" |
| 8x10" Print (US Photo & Art) | 8.0 × 10.0" | 203.2 × 254.0 mm | 2400 × 3000 px | 1200 × 1500 px | Check 8×10" |
| 11x14" Print (US Wall Art) | 11.0 × 14.0" | 279.4 × 355.6 mm | 3300 × 4200 px | 1650 × 2100 px | Check 11×14" |
| 12x18" Poster (Posters) | 12.0 × 18.0" | 304.8 × 457.2 mm | 3600 × 5400 px | 1800 × 2700 px | Check 12×18" |
| 18x24" Poster (Posters) | 18.0 × 24.0" | 457.2 × 609.6 mm | 5400 × 7200 px | 2700 × 3600 px | Check 18×24" |
| 24x36" Poster (Posters) | 24.0 × 36.0" | 609.6 × 914.4 mm | 7200 × 10800 px | 3600 × 5400 px | Check 24×36" |
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