5×7 vs 4×6 Print Size: Which Is Bigger and What Are the Pixels?
5×7 is 46% larger than 4×6, but they use different aspect ratios, so the same file doesn't work for both. Here are exact pixel dimensions at 300 DPI, which sells better on Etsy, and how to export both from one upload.
4×6"
1200×1800 px
24 sq in
5×7"
1500×2100 px
35 sq in · 46% larger
Quick Answer
Which is bigger: 5×7 or 4×6?
4×6 and 5×7 Pixel Dimensions at 300 DPI
Portrait and landscape both listed. SnapToSize generates all orientations automatically from one upload.
| Size | Inches | Ratio | Pixels at 300 DPI | Area | SnapToSize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4×6 (portrait) | 4×6" | 2:3 | 1200×1800 | 24 sq in | 2:3 Pack |
| 4×6 (landscape) | 6×4" | 3:2 | 1800×1200 | 24 sq in | 2:3 Pack |
| 5×7 (portrait) | 5×7" | 5:7 | 1500×2100 | 35 sq in | Single Export |
| 5×7 (landscape) | 7×5" | 7:5 | 2100×1500 | 35 sq in | Single Export |
300 DPI is the Etsy standard for sharp printable files. Pixel dimensions scale linearly with DPI: 150 DPI = half the pixels.
Why You Need Separate Files for 4×6 and 5×7
4×6 is a 2:3 ratio (width to height). 5×7 is a 5:7 ratio. Those look close, but they aren't interchangeable. If you take a 1200×1800 px file (4×6) and try to fit it into a 5×7 space, something has to give: either you crop the top and bottom of your artwork, or you add white bars on the sides.
For Etsy digital art (wall art, quote prints, portraits especially), cropping is not acceptable. A seller who uploads once and then crops the 5×7 version will end up with a file that cuts off the composition. Buyers notice, and reviews suffer.
The ratio difference, visualized:
The height difference is small but real. Cropping a 2:3 file to 5:7 removes about 4% from the top and bottom of your artwork.
The correct approach: export each size at its own ratio from the same source image. SnapToSize does this automatically: upload once, and the tool generates both a 1200×1800 px (4×6) and a 1500×2100 px (5×7) file, both with the full composition preserved and zero cropping.
Which Sells Better on Etsy: 4×6 or 5×7?
Both are consistently top sellers. The difference is buyer intent:
4×6 buyers
Want a compact display print: desk frames, fridge magnets, scrapbooking. They can print at any drugstore (Walgreens, CVS, Target) for under $1. Lower price point, impulse purchase. Works well for quote prints, affirmation cards, and minimalist art.
5×7 buyers
Want a more prominent display: gallery walls, desk stands, gift-framing. Fits standard 5×7 frames from IKEA, Target, and Walmart. Popular for portraits, botanical prints, and illustrated art where detail matters. Slightly higher perceived value.
Most successful Etsy digital print sellers offer both sizes in the same listing alongside larger formats like 8×10 and 8×12. Buyers who find your listing filter by the frame they already own. Covering all common sizes removes the friction of “this size doesn't fit my frame” and reduces abandoned purchases. See all Etsy print sizes for a complete list.
How to Export 4×6 and 5×7 Without Cropping
The manual workflow: open Photoshop or Canva, duplicate your file, resize to 4×6, save. Reopen, resize to 5×7 (different canvas size), save. Rename both files. Zip. Repeat for every new design. For a shop with 50 listings, that's hours of repetitive resizing that contributes nothing to your creative work.
Upload your artwork once
Drop any high-res file into SnapToSize. JPEG, PNG, or TIFF up to 100 MB. The source image never gets modified.
Select your sizes
Pick the 2:3 pack (auto-includes 4×6 portrait and landscape) and add a 5×7 Single Export. Or build a saved custom pack with both; reuse it on every new design.
Download your ZIP
Both files come out at 300 DPI, correctly named, ready to attach to your Etsy listing. Full composition, no cropping, no white bars.
Once you've built a custom pack with your preferred sizes, SnapToSize reuses it on every upload. For sellers who list new designs weekly, this cuts per-listing prep time from 20+ minutes to under a minute. See also: how to resize without cropping for Etsy.
Common Questions
Yes. A 5×7 print is 35 square inches vs 24 square inches for 4×6, about 46% more surface area. In practice, 5×7 is noticeably larger: it fits better on a desk stand or mid-wall display, while 4×6 is a compact snapshot size.
At 300 DPI: a 4×6 print requires 1200×1800 pixels (portrait) or 1800×1200 pixels (landscape). A 5×7 print requires 1500×2100 pixels (portrait) or 2100×1500 pixels (landscape). These are the minimum dimensions for Etsy-quality printable files.
No. They have different aspect ratios: 4×6 is 2:3 and 5×7 is 5:7. Scaling a 2:3 file to fill a 5:7 space will either crop part of your artwork or leave white bars on the sides. You need two separate exports: one at 1200×1800 px and one at 1500×2100 px.
Yes. Use the Single Export option and select 5×7, or add it to a custom pack. The 4×6 size is auto-included in the standard 2:3 ratio pack (which also generates 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, and more from one upload). For 5×7, use a single export or build a custom saved pack that includes both sizes.
Both are consistently top-selling Etsy digital print sizes. 4×6 drives more impulse purchases due to its standard photo print size; buyers can print at any drugstore. 5×7 is popular for wall art, greeting-card-sized displays, and desk frames. Offering both in one listing maximizes reach. Most successful Etsy print sellers include 4×6, 5×7, and at least one larger size like 8×10 or 8×12.
Any frame labeled 5×7 inches — widely available at IKEA (Ribba 5×7), Target, Walmart, and Amazon. The 5×7 IKEA Ribba frame uses the same 5:7 aspect ratio. If you're creating prints for IKEA Ribba frames, the 5×7 and 20×28 Ribba sizes both use a 5:7 ratio.
4×6 is a 2:3 ratio (the same as most digital camera sensors, which is why 4×6 photo prints require no cropping). 5×7 is a 5:7 ratio, which doesn't match most camera sensors, so converting from a 2:3 file always requires cropping or letterboxing. For Etsy listings, always export each size at its correct native ratio.