Pixels to Inches Converter: px to in
This pixels to inches converter changes a size in pixels into inches, centimeters, millimeters, points and picas, and converts a physical size back into pixels. The answer depends on the DPI (dots per inch) or PPI, so pick a preset such as 72 for classic screens and PDFs, 96 for CSS and Windows, 150 for draft prints, 300 for photo prints or type your own value. Enter a width, and a height if you want both, choose the unit you are starting from and every other unit appears at once. Designers use it to set up a canvas for print, web developers use it to check CSS pixel sizes, and anyone ordering a poster can see how many pixels the file needs.
Pixels to Inches Converter
Convert pixels to inches, cm, mm, points and picas at any DPI, or go back from a print size to pixels. Width and height together.
How to use the Pixels to Inches Converter
- Enter the width, and the height if you have it.
- Choose the unit you are converting from: pixels, inches, cm, mm, points or picas.
- Pick a DPI preset or choose Custom and type your own.
- Read all the converted sizes in the table and copy them.
Features
- Pixels, inches, cm, mm, points and picas
- Width and height at once
- DPI presets 72, 96, 150, 300, 600 and custom
- Converts in both directions
- Updates instantly as you type
- Copy the result
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels are in an inch?
It depends on the DPI. At 96 DPI one inch is 96 pixels, at 72 DPI it is 72 pixels and at 300 DPI it is 300 pixels.
How do I convert pixels to inches?
Divide the number of pixels by the DPI. An image 1,800 pixels wide printed at 300 DPI is 1,800 / 300 = 6 inches wide.
What DPI should I use for printing?
300 DPI is the usual target for sharp photo prints and 150 DPI is fine for large posters seen from a distance. Screens in CSS use 96 pixels per inch as a reference.
What are points and picas?
A point is 1/72 of an inch and a pica is 12 points, or 1/6 of an inch. Print designers and PDF files use both.
Is DPI the same as PPI?
They are used interchangeably for images on screen. Strictly, PPI counts pixels per inch in a digital image and DPI counts printer dots per inch, but the math here is the same.