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5x7 Photo Size
A 5x7 photo is 5 × 7 inches, 127 × 177.8 mm, and 1500 × 2100 px at 300 PPI. See ratios, pixels and crop notes.
Last checked: 2026-05-03
How we calculate this
Methodology and source handling
We convert physical sizes to inches, multiply by the selected DPI/PPI value, and round to whole pixels.
Quick answer
Copy-ready answer
A 5 × 7 photo is 5 inches wide by 7 inches tall, or 127 × 177.8 mm. At 300 PPI, a 5 × 7 photo needs 1500 × 2100 px. The aspect ratio is 5:7, so a 2:3 camera photo will usually need a small crop.
Dimensions and specs
| Inches | 5.00 × 7.00 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 127.0 × 177.8 mm | |
| Centimeters | 12.7 × 17.78 cm | |
| Aspect ratio | 5:7 | |
| 300 PPI pixels | 1500 × 2100 px |
Pixels
Pixel dimensions by DPI
| DPI / PPI | Width | Height | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 360 px | 504 px | Legacy screen reference only |
| 96 DPI | 480 px | 672 px | Browser/CSS reference only |
| 150 DPI | 750 px | 1050 px | Draft print or low-resolution proof |
| 300 DPI | 1500 px | 2100 px | Common high-quality photo print target |
| 600 DPI | 3000 px | 4200 px | High-resolution archival or specialist workflow |
Formula
Formula
pixels = inches × PPIFor a 5 × 7 print at 300 PPI:
5 × 300 = 1500 px
7 × 300 = 2100 pxSo the 300 PPI pixel size is 1500 × 2100 px.
Common mistakes
Avoid these photo sizing mistakes
5 × 7 is not the same shape as 4 × 6. A direct enlargement from 4 × 6 to 5 × 7 changes the crop.
Leave extra room around faces, especially if the photo will go into a physical frame or mat.
A 500 × 700 px image has the right shape, but it is not enough for a high-quality 5 × 7 print at 300 PPI.
Calculator
Calculate pixels and bleed
Enter any DPI to calculate the pixel dimensions for this physical size.
Workflow
How to prepare a 5x7 print
1. Crop the image to a 5:7 ratio. 2. Export at 1500 × 2100 px or larger for a 300 PPI target. 3. Keep important faces and text away from the edge. 4. Use JPEG for normal photo printing unless your print lab requests another format. 5. Preview the crop in the print lab interface before ordering.
Guidance
Does 5x7 crop more than 4x6?
Yes. A 4 × 6 photo uses a 2:3 ratio. A 5 × 7 photo uses a 5:7 ratio, which is slightly wider/shorter than 2:3. If you print a 2:3 camera photo at 5 × 7, the image usually needs a small crop from the long direction.
| Print size | Ratio | Crop from a 2:3 camera photo |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | 2:3 | Usually minimal |
| 5 × 7 | 5:7 | Small crop |
| 8 × 10 | 4:5 | Larger crop |
Details
Best uses for 5x7
5 × 7 works well for:
- framed desk photos;
- small portraits;
- greeting cards and invitations;
- event prints;
- gifts where 4 × 6 feels too small but 8 × 10 is too large.
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FAQ
Common questions
What size is a 5x7 photo in pixels?
A 5 × 7 photo is 1500 × 2100 px at 300 PPI, 750 × 1050 px at 150 PPI, and 3000 × 4200 px at 600 PPI.
What is the aspect ratio of a 5x7 photo?
The aspect ratio is 5:7.
Will a 4x6 photo fit a 5x7 frame?
No. A 4 × 6 print is smaller and a different shape. It can be matted or bordered, but it does not fill a 5 × 7 frame cleanly without cropping or scaling.
References
Sources and references
Photo print pixel values are calculated from physical inch dimensions and selected PPI/DPI. Adobe documentation is used for image size, resolution, and resampling concepts.
Last checked: 2026-05-03