Choose the shape
Check this ratio directly for an 11 × 14 print rather than choosing 8 × 10 and assuming the result will be identical. A frame opening can further constrain the visible area, so compare the actual opening if the placement is critical.
| Property | Example |
|---|---|
| Matching portrait pixels | 3300 × 4200 |
| Example print size | 11 × 14 inches |
| Different nearby ratio | 4:5 |
Fill the frame
A 6000 × 4000 source filling a landscape 14 × 11 inch frame retains an ideal 5090.91 × 4000 pixel region. The effective PPI is about 363.64 and the removed area is about 15.15%. These displayed decimals describe the continuous geometry; the exported raster uses whole pixels.
Keep the whole photo
Keep all of that image inside the same frame and its picture area is 14 × 9⅓ inches. Centred placement leaves five-sixths inch above and below. The source then supplies about 428.57 PPI, because the complete image is placed at a smaller height.
What the ratio cannot tell you
Do not judge two crop settings by PPI alone. The fill version can use the frame more fully while losing content; the fit version retains content with visible borders. The right choice depends on the composition and the intended presentation.