A4 at 300 DPI: 2480×3508
Pixels
The exact pixel dimensions you need for print-ready files. A4 at 300 DPI = 2480×3508 pixels. Below: a complete chart for 16 standard sizes.
Quick Answer
What is A4 at 300 DPI in pixels?
The A4 300 DPI Calculation
300 DPI means 300 dots (pixels) per inch. To find pixel dimensions, multiply each physical dimension by 300:
A4 width: 8.27 in × 300 = 2480 px
A4 height: 11.69 in × 300 = 3508 px
Portrait: 2480 × 3508 | Landscape: 3508 × 2480
This formula works for any size. Take any inch measurement, multiply by 300, and you have the pixel count needed for sharp print output. The chart below does the math for 16 standard sizes.
Complete Pixel Chart at 300 DPI
All 16 sizes below are calculated at exactly 300 DPI. Use these dimensions when creating your Etsy printable files in Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or Affinity Designer.
| Size | Inches | Pixels @ 300 DPI | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | 5.83×8.27 | 1748×2480 | √2 |
| A4this page | 8.27×11.69 | 2480×3508 | √2 |
| A3 | 11.69×16.54 | 3508×4961 | √2 |
| A2 | 16.54×23.39 | 4961×7016 | √2 |
| A1 | 23.39×33.11 | 7016×9933 | √2 |
| US Letter | 8.5×11 | 2550×3300 | ~4:5 |
| US Legal | 8.5×14 | 2550×4200 | ~3:5 |
| 4×6 | 4×6 | 1200×1800 | 2:3 |
| 5×7 | 5×7 | 1500×2100 | ~5:7 |
| 8×10 | 8×10 | 2400×3000 | 4:5 |
| 11×14 | 11×14 | 3300×4200 | 11:14 |
| 12×16 | 12×16 | 3600×4800 | 3:4 |
| 16×20 | 16×20 | 4800×6000 | 4:5 |
| 18×24 | 18×24 | 5400×7200 | 3:4 |
| 20×30 | 20×30 | 6000×9000 | 2:3 |
| 24×36 | 24×36 | 7200×10800 | 2:3 |
Stop calculating pixel dimensions manually
Upload your artwork once — SnapToSize outputs every size in this chart at exactly 300 DPI. No math, no manual exports, no missed sizes.
What SnapToSize exports from one upload
One upload → up to 70 print-ready files across 5 ratio packs, all at 300 DPI, each ZIP under Etsy's 20 MB limit. A4 (ISO pack) is always included.
ISO A-Series Sizes at 300 DPI
The ISO A-series (A1–A5) follows a consistent pattern: each size is exactly half the area of the one above it, and both share the same aspect ratio (√2, approximately 1:1.414). This means cropping is never needed when scaling between A-sizes.
A4 is the most requested size from international buyers. If you sell on Etsy and ship to the UK, Europe, Australia, or Asia, offering A4 and A3 alongside US sizes significantly expands your buyer pool. A simple pack covering A5, A4, and A3 serves the entire ISO market.
US and Common Print Sizes at 300 DPI
US sellers typically lead with inch-based sizes. Here are the most common US print dimensions converted to pixels at 300 DPI:
| Size | Pixels @ 300 DPI | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| 4×6 | 1200×1800 | Photo prints, cards |
| 5×7 | 1500×2100 | Greeting cards, prints |
| 8×10 | 2400×3000 | Most popular wall art size |
| US Letter | 2550×3300 | Home printing, planners |
| 11×14 | 3300×4200 | Gallery wall anchor |
| 16×20 | 4800×6000 | Large statement prints |
| 18×24 | 5400×7200 | Poster size |
| 24×36 | 7200×10800 | Large format / movie poster |
Most successful Etsy printable sellers offer both US and ISO sizes. A complete listing might include 8×10, 5×7, 4×6 (US buyers) plus A4, A3, A5 (international buyers) — six sizes from one upload.
What Happens Below 300 DPI?
If your file has fewer pixels than the 300 DPI equivalent, the print will be softer or visibly blurry. Here’s a quick reference showing what A4 looks like at common DPI settings:
For Etsy digital downloads, create your files at 300 DPI from the start. Upscaling a 72 DPI file to 300 DPI adds pixels but does not recover detail — the file will appear sharp but still print blurry. Work at 300 DPI natively.
Related Size Guides
If you need pixel dimensions for specific sizes or want to understand DPI concepts further:
Frequently Asked Questions
A4 at 300 DPI is 2480×3508 pixels in portrait orientation, or 3508×2480 in landscape. This is the standard for high-quality print output and what professional print services expect.
300 DPI is the standard for Etsy printables. At 300 DPI, your file will print sharply at the exact dimensions. A 2480×3508px file prints as a crisp A4. Lower DPI (72-150) looks fine on screen but blurs when printed.
For digital files destined for print, yes. DPI (dots per inch) refers to printer output; PPI (pixels per inch) refers to digital files. When setting up your Etsy printable, set your canvas to 300 PPI — print shops interpret that as 300 DPI.
Multiply each dimension in inches by 300. For 8×10: 8×300=2400px, 10×300=3000px → 2400×3000px. For A4 (8.27×11.69 inches): 8.27×300=2480px, 11.69×300=3508px.
An A4 at 300 DPI (2480×3508px) saved as a high-quality JPEG is typically 3-8 MB. As a PNG it's 8-25 MB depending on content complexity. As a PDF with embedded image, 5-15 MB. Etsy's 20MB file limit accommodates A4 PDFs easily.
Yes — A4 is the standard paper size in Europe, Australia, and most of Asia, so US Etsy sellers offering A4 sizes reach international buyers. Many sellers offer both A4 (8.27×11.69) and US Letter (8.5×11) in one listing to serve both markets.