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4 × 6 IN · US LETTER
Print a 4 × 6 photo on Letter paper.
Fit two 4 × 6 inch photos on a standard 8.5 × 11 sheet at their exact size. Download a free PDF with crop marks, print at 100%, and trim along the guides.
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01 Your image JPG, PNG, WEBP
02 Image dimensions
Size on paper
Aspect ratio locked · no stretching
The frame matches your selected dimensions.
03 Your paper
Print-ready · single page · no watermark
YOUR PAPER PREVIEWUS Letter · Portrait
PRINT AT 100% · ACTUAL SIZE
20 mm · calibration
Drag a corner to resize. With Fill and crop, drag the photo to choose what stays.
The key to printing at the right size
In your print dialog, select “Actual size” or “100%”. Turn off “Fit to page.” Settings by app
How to print a 4×6 photo on 8.5×11 paper
- Add your photo. The tool above is already set to 4 × 6 in on US Letter. It follows your photo: a landscape photo becomes 6 × 4.
- Two copies per sheet. As many as fit is selected, so two 4 × 6 prints share one Letter sheet. Choose 1 copy, centered to drag and crop the photo in the preview.
- Print at 100% and trim. Open the PDF, select Letter paper and Actual size, then cut along the crop marks.
What resolution does a 4×6 print need?
For a sharp 4 × 6 print, aim for about 1200 × 1800 pixels (300 PPI). Most phone photos are far above that. Around 600 × 900 pixels (150 PPI) still works for casual prints.
Printing directly on 4×6 photo paper?
If your printer has a 4 × 6 photo tray, printing the original file from your photo app at borderless 4 × 6 is often simpler. PrintScaling is made for the common case: you only have Letter paper and want the exact size with guides to trim.
Can I put two 4×6 photos on one Letter sheet?
Yes. Choose As many as fit under Copies on the sheet. Two copies of the same photo fit on Letter, with crop marks between them. Different photos on one sheet are not supported yet.
Will the print measure exactly 4 × 6 inches?
Yes, when the PDF is printed at 100% or Actual size. Measure the 20 mm calibration mark to confirm your printer settings.
FROM PIXELS TO PAPERHow to print an image
How to print an image
at its actual size
Set your size
Choose the frame’s printed size. Fit the whole image or crop to fill.
Print at 100%
Open the PDF, select the matching paper size, and measure the 20 mm mark with a ruler.
PHOTO PRINT SIZES
Common photo print sizes and the pixels you need
Around 300 pixels per inch (PPI) gives sharp detail for photos viewed up close. 150 PPI is a practical minimum for casual prints. Every size below fits on US Letter and A4 paper with PrintScaling.
| Print size | Inches | Centimeters | Sharp (300 PPI) | Minimum (150 PPI) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallet | 2.5 × 3.5 in | 6.4 × 8.9 cm | 750 × 1050 | 375 × 525 | |
| 3.5 × 5 | 3.5 × 5 in | 8.9 × 12.7 cm | 1050 × 1500 | 525 × 750 | |
| 4 × 4 square | 4 × 4 in | 10.2 × 10.2 cm | 1200 × 1200 | 600 × 600 | |
| 4 × 6 (standard photo) | 4 × 6 in | 10.2 × 15.2 cm | 1200 × 1800 | 600 × 900 | |
| 5 × 5 square | 5 × 5 in | 12.7 × 12.7 cm | 1500 × 1500 | 750 × 750 | |
| 5 × 7 | 5 × 7 in | 12.7 × 17.8 cm | 1500 × 2100 | 750 × 1050 | |
| 6 × 8 | 6 × 8 in | 15.2 × 20.3 cm | 1800 × 2400 | 900 × 1200 |
Working in centimeters? See how to print an image in cm on A4. 8 × 10 in and larger prints do not fit inside the 10 mm safety margin of a single US Letter or A4 sheet.
PRINTER SETTINGS
How to print a PDF at 100% (actual size)
Most size problems come from the print dialog, not the file. Your PDF already has the exact physical size. These settings keep it that way.
Chrome and Edge
Open the PDF, press Print, then open More settings. Set Scale to Default, Actual size or Custom 100. Avoid Fit to page and Fit to printable area.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
In the Print dialog, under Page Sizing & Handling, choose Actual size. Leave Choose paper source by PDF page size unchecked if your printer picks the wrong tray.
Preview on Mac
Choose File › Print, show details if needed, then select Scale: 100% instead of Scale to Fit. Check that the paper size matches the PDF.
Printer settings
Some printer drivers add their own scaling. In Printer properties or Preferences, turn off Fit to paper, Borderless and Auto reduce, and select the same paper size.
Check before printing many copies: print one page and measure the 20 mm calibration mark with a ruler. If it measures 20 mm, your printout is at actual size.
Printing at actual size: common questions
How do I print a 4 × 6 photo on US Letter paper?
Upload your photo, choose the 4 × 6 in preset, and select US Letter paper. Use Fit entire image to preserve the whole photo, or Fill and crop to fill the frame. Download the PDF and print it at Actual size or 100%, with Fit to page turned off.
Can I set an image size in centimeters or millimeters?
Yes. Select cm or mm in Image dimensions, then enter the printed width and height. The PDF uses these physical dimensions. Your printer settings must still use 100% scale, and the image must fit inside the selected sheet margins.
Why does the image look a different size on screen?
The preview is scaled to fit your screen. The PDF contains the actual physical dimensions. To preserve them, print at 100% with all scaling turned off in your PDF viewer and printer settings.
Will my image look sharp?
The resolution indicator estimates pixels per inch at your chosen print size. Around 300 PPI is a useful target for detailed photos. Lower-resolution images may look softer. Exporting a PDF does not add missing detail.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Your image and PDF are processed locally in this browser. This tool uses no accounts, upload service, or external image processing.
Can I print several copies on one sheet?
Yes. In step 03, choose As many as fit under Copies on the sheet. The tool fills the page with copies of the same photo at the exact size, turns them 90° when that fits more, and adds crop marks between them. See how many copies fit for common sizes.
Can I print larger than one sheet?
This first version places one image on US Letter or A4 paper with at least 10 mm (about 0.4 in) of margin. Oversized images are flagged. Multi-page poster printing is not included yet.