Resize Image in Inches: Crop & Print Tool
Printing photos requires precise dimensions in inches, not just pixels. Whether you are printing a 4x6 family photo or a 2x2 passport picture, our Online Inches Resizer helps you Crop, Resize, and Set DPI instantly.
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Why Resize in Inches? Print Perfection
In the US and many other regions, photo frames and paper come in standard inch sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11).
To print clearly, you must match the physical inch size with the correct DPI (Dots Per Inch). If you print a low-resolution image at 8x10 inches, it will look blocky. Our tool converts your digital pixels using the formula: Pixels = Inches * DPI, ensuring crisp results every time.
Features: Crop, Resize, Compress
Built-in Cropper
Don't just stretch images. Use our visual Crop Tool to select exactly the part of the photo you want (like a face for an ID) before resizing.
Exact Inch Dimensions
Input precise values like 2.0 x 2.0 inches for US Visas or 3.5 x 5.0 inches for standard cards.
300 DPI Standard
We automatically set your image to 300 DPI, the gold standard for professional photo labs and home printers.
Bulk Processing
Resize 50 wedding photos to 4x6 inches in one go. Download them individually or as a batch ZIP file.
How to Resize & Crop to Inches
- Upload: Drop your photos into the tool.
- Crop (Optional): Click the "Crop Image" button above the preview. Adjust the frame to your liking and click "Apply Crop".
- Set Size (Inches): Enter your desired Width and Height (e.g., 4 and 6). Tip: Lock aspect ratio to prevent stretching if you haven't cropped to ratio.
- Export: Select JPG for prints. Set DPI to 300.
- Download: Click "Apply Settings" and then Download.
Standard Photo Print Sizes (Inches)
| Size Name | Inches (WxH) | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| US Passport / Visa | 2 x 2 in | Official Documents |
| Standard Print | 4 x 6 in | Photo Albums |
| Greeting Card | 5 x 7 in | Frames, Cards |
| Headshot | 8 x 10 in | Portraits, Certificates |
| Letter Paper | 8.5 x 11 in | Standard US Document |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many pixels are in a 4x6 inch photo?
At 300 DPI (Print Quality), a 4x6 photo is 1200 x 1800 pixels. At 72 DPI (Screen Quality), it is only 288 x 432 pixels.
Q: Should I crop before or after resizing?
Crop first! Use our Crop tool to fix the composition and aspect ratio. Then, set the Inch dimensions to force the final output size.