Portrait
4800 × 6000 px
Print size reference
16x20 print size in pixels
16x20 is a large format that buyers frame as a centrepiece. Here is the exact pixel size you need at print resolution, with a calculator for other DPIs.
16x20 · spec sheet300 DPI
Landscape
6000 × 4800 px
Inches
16 × 20 in
Centimetres
40.6 × 50.8 cm
28.8 megapixels
At 300 DPI and JPEG quality 90, expect roughly 26–46 MB per file depending on detail.
Why these numbers
Pixel dimensions are simply inches multiplied by DPI: 16 in × 300 = 4800 px and 20 in × 300 = 6000 px. Print labs rasterise your file at the size the buyer orders, so delivering exactly 4800 × 6000 px means no upscaling, no soft edges, and no rejected files.
If your source artwork has a different aspect ratio (most AI generators output 16:9 or 1:1), you cannot reach 16x20 by scaling alone — the image must be resized to fill and then cropped. Doing that by hand for every size in a bundle is where sellers lose hours.
16x20 at every common resolution
| DPI | Portrait (px) | Landscape (px) | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 2400 x 3000 | 3000 x 2400 | Drafts, screen proofs |
| 300 | 4800 x 6000 | 6000 x 4800 | Standard print quality |
| 600 | 9600 x 12000 | 12000 x 9600 | Fine-art / giclee |
Common questions
- What is 16x20 in pixels at 300 DPI?
- 16x20 at 300 DPI is 4800 x 6000 pixels in portrait orientation, or 6000 x 4800 pixels in landscape.
- Is 300 DPI enough for a 16x20 print?
- Yes. 300 DPI is the print-industry standard for sharp results at normal viewing distance, and it is what print labs and Etsy buyers expect for a 16x20 print.
- What is 16x20 in centimetres?
- 16x20 inches is 40.6 x 50.8 cm.
- How do I resize my artwork to this size without stretching it?
- Resize to fill the target dimensions, then crop the overflow from the centre (or an edge you choose). Tools like ResizArt do this automatically for all 14 standard print sizes at once.
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