Will your image be cropped when printed?
An image is cropped when its aspect ratio does not match the paper and you choose to fill the page; choose a border to preserve the complete image.
Check your own imageCropping is usually an aspect-ratio decision, not a resolution problem. A sharp image can still lose content when its shape differs from the selected paper.
Preview both fill-and-crop and show-whole-image modes before ordering, especially when faces, captions, or signatures sit near an edge.
Compare image and paper ratios
A 4:3 phone image is wider relative to its height than a 2:3 print such as 4 × 6. Filling the paper therefore removes part of the long edges.
Papers also differ from each other: A-series paper, 5 × 7, and 8 × 10 each have distinct proportions. Compare ratios using the intended orientation.
Choose crop or border
Choose crop when a borderless result matters and the outer image area is disposable. Move the crop window rather than accepting an automatic centre crop blindly.
Choose a border when every part of the image must remain visible. The unused paper area may appear on two sides and can be trimmed or incorporated into the design.
- Fill and crop: edge-to-edge paper, some image removed
- Show whole image: complete image, possible white space
- Changing PPI does not change aspect ratio
Protect faces, text, and important edges
Keep eyes, faces, text, borders, and signatures away from the crop boundary. Add extra breathing room when the print process has trimming tolerance.
For an exact composition, crop a duplicate file to the paper ratio before export and review it at the final orientation. Keep the original file unchanged.
Check your own image
Enter pixels or choose an image. The file stays in your browser.
Effective resolution: 345 PPI · A4
Print preflight
Includes bleed
- Resolution
- Ready to print at this setting
- Framing
- Crop required
Maximum recommended print size
256 × 341 mm · 10.1 × 13.4 in
Pixels required for this target
2480 × 3508 px
Aspect ratio and crop
Left and right edges will be cropped · 5.72%
Production setup
216 × 303 mm · 2551 × 3579 px
Common size comparison
| Size | PPI | Status |
|---|---|---|
| A5 | 488 | Meets target |
| A4 | 345 | Meets target |
| A3 | 244 | Usable |
| US Letter | 356 | Meets target |
| 4 × 6 in | 672 | Meets target |
| 5 × 7 in | 576 | Meets target |
| 8 × 10 in | 378 | Meets target |
● All calculations stay in your browser
Frequently asked questions
Why does a 4:3 image crop on 4 × 6 paper?
A 4:3 image crops on 4 × 6 paper because 4 × 6 uses a 2:3 ratio. Filling that narrower shape requires removing image area.
How can I print the whole image?
Print the whole image by choosing a contain or border option. This preserves every pixel but may leave blank space on two sides.
Does changing PPI fix cropping?
Changing PPI does not fix cropping because PPI changes resolution, not aspect ratio. Change the crop, paper size, or border choice instead.