A4 size in pixels
It depends on resolution (DPI): 2480 × 3508 pixels at 300 DPI for print, or 595 × 842 at 72 DPI for screen.
A4 in pixels by DPI
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Every outline is drawn to true relative scale. The dashed blue outline is US Letter.
| DPI | Pixels (W × H) | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 595 × 842 | screen / web |
| 96 dpi | 794 × 1123 | Windows screen |
| 150 dpi | 1240 × 1754 | draft print |
| 300 dpi | 2480 × 3508 | quality print |
| 600 dpi | 4961 × 7016 | professional |
A4 pixel calculator
Enter any DPI (dots per inch) to get the exact A4 pixel dimensions.
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For printing, use 300 DPI — that's the standard for crisp text and photos. 72 DPI is fine on screen but looks blocky on paper. To get pixels: multiply the inch size (8.27 × 11.69) by your DPI.
Which DPI should you use?
For printing, use 300 DPI — it's the standard for sharp text and photos, giving 2480 × 3508 pixels for A4. For screen or web, 72 or 96 DPI is enough (595 × 842 or 794 × 1123 pixels); higher just makes the file bigger without looking better on a monitor. For large posters viewed up close, some printers ask for 600 DPI.
Common A4 pixel sizes at a glance
| Use case | DPI | Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Web / on-screen preview | 72 | 595 × 842 |
| Windows default | 96 | 794 × 1123 |
| Draft / home printing | 150 | 1240 × 1754 |
| Quality printing (standard) | 300 | 2480 × 3508 |
| Professional / fine detail | 600 | 4961 × 7016 |
Pixels alone don't have a physical size — DPI is what ties them to A4's real 210 × 297 mm. The same 2480 × 3508 image is a crisp A4 at 300 DPI, but blocky and oversized if a program treats it as 72 DPI. When exporting from design tools, always set the document to A4 and the DPI, not just the pixel count.
Frequently asked questions
What is A4 in pixels at 300 DPI?
2480 × 3508 pixels — the standard for print quality.
What size is A4 in pixels?
It depends on DPI: 595×842 at 72, 1240×1754 at 150, 2480×3508 at 300.
What DPI should I use for printing A4?
300 DPI for crisp results; 150 for drafts.