Scan settings
Wallet photo at 1200 DPI
Every number this scan produces, precomputed. This combination makes a proper archival master.
Pixel dimensions3000 x 4200
Resolution12.6 MP
JPEG (high quality)~3.6 MB
TIFF (uncompressed)~36 MB
How large can this scan print?
| Quality grade | Largest print |
|---|---|
| Excellent (300 PPI) | 10 x 14 in |
| Very good (240 PPI) | 12.5 x 17.5 in |
| Wall display (150 PPI) | 20 x 28 in |
Is 1200 DPI the right choice for a 2.5 x 3.5?
For a 2.5 x 3.5 print, 1200 DPI is the archival answer. The scan holds every detail the paper does, reprints at 10 x 14inches without loss, and gives restoration software real data to work with. Scan once at this setting, keep the master, and the job never needs doing again.
Different print or setting? The interactive calculator covers every combination, and the DPI advisor picks the setting for you. The technique itself, glass cleaning and all, is in the scanning guide.
Common questions
- How many pixels is a 2.5 x 3.5 photo at 1200 DPI?
- 3000 x 4200 pixels, which is 12.6 megapixels. The arithmetic is simply inches multiplied by DPI on each side.
- Is 1200 DPI enough for a 2.5 x 3.5 print?
- Yes, for almost every purpose. At 1200 DPI a 2.5 x 3.5 print produces a genuine archival master with room to reprint at 10 x 14 inches in full quality.
- How big is the file?
- Roughly 3.6 MB as a high-quality JPEG, or about 36 MB as an uncompressed TIFF master. Keep the TIFF for photos that matter; export JPEGs for sharing.
Scan once, restore forever
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