Choose the size for the job
The difference between nearby ratios is easiest to see at a sensitive edge. A narrow margin above a head, a signature, or a line of architecture can be affected even when the overall preview looks familiar. Use the original file rather than enlarging an already tight crop.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Inches | 11 × 14 |
| Centimetres | 27.94 × 35.56 |
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 355.6 |
| Short-edge-to-long-edge ratio | 11:14 |
Pixel examples
These examples multiply each edge in inches by the stated PPI. They describe pixel counts for the chosen size, not a universal pass or fail rule for appearance. Use the retained pixels after cropping when checking an existing photo.
| Example PPI | Pixels |
|---|---|
| 150 | 1,650 × 2,100 |
| 240 | 2,640 × 3,360 |
| 300 | 3,300 × 4,200 |
A worked example
A 6000 × 4000 photo filling a landscape 14 × 11 print retains an ideal 5090.91 × 4000 pixel region and has about 363.64 effective PPI. It removes about 15.15% of the original area. The fractional crop boundary is part of the geometric calculation; exported raster edges must resolve to whole pixels.
Before you print
On portrait A3 paper, the 279.4 mm print width leaves only 8.8 mm at each side when centred. The top and bottom spaces are 32.2 mm. An apparently roomy sheet can still be constrained along one edge, so compare the layout with the device’s printable area.