Resolution Amount for Prints

Hi
When I crop and print photos that are 8x10, I try to attain a resolution (ppi) that is close to 300.

What if I'm cropping and printing 5x7's...what is an acceptable resolution?

Same for 4x6's?

Ruth

Surely the same? 300ppi?

Then you should be aiming for an images measuring 1500 x 2100 (5x7) and 1200 x 1800 (4x6) respectively.

TJ

300ppi seems to be a 'standard', although for larger prints you can/wiil have to go lower than this to avoid upsizing the image. I've printed at around 200ppi at 12" x 8" with no detectable pixels or loss of IQ.

The 300ppi is more important for smaller images than lare poster size ones due to the distance you are likely to view them at.