4 × 6 cm photo
Crop to a 2:3 frame and create a 4×6 centimetre JPG. Set the print density deliberately and inspect the saved dimensions.
How it works
- Choose an originalUse a photo with sufficient resolution.
- Frame and set densityMove the 2:3 crop and choose DPI.
- Review the JPGCheck pixels, detail and any file-size cap.
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4×6 centimetres and 4×6 inches are different
This page creates a 4 cm by 6 cm image, not the much larger 4×6 inch print. Both share a 2:3 ratio, so a preview alone cannot tell you which physical size was intended. The preset's unit and DPI remove that ambiguity.
At 300 DPI, 4×6 cm rounds to 472×709 pixels. The selected DPI is written into the JPG's print-density metadata. A printing application may still apply its own scaling, so check the print setup instead of relying only on the filename.
Crop without distorting the subject
Move the frame to include the area you need and resize the crop using its corner or numerical inputs. The locked 2:3 ratio keeps the proportions consistent. A photo with a different starting ratio loses some content at the edges; examine that framing before you process it.
If the source is already low-resolution, enlargement cannot recreate missing detail. Start from the original when available. For a different ratio use Crop photo; for an exact pixel requirement use Resize photo.
Use the right file size for the destination
The optional size cap works within the requested output dimensions. For example, a 200 KB cap limits the JPG to 200,000 bytes, but it is independent of the physical 4×6 cm size. The result reports dimensions and bytes separately.
This tool is not an official document-photo validator. Confirm the destination's current requirements for the background and visible subject. The dimensions guide explains the calculations and the 3×4 cm tool provides the smaller preset.
Questions, answered
Is this the common 4×6 inch print format?
No. This page uses centimetres. Select inches in the custom resizer for a 4×6 inch output.
Can I change the framing?
Yes. Move the crop box or adjust its size while keeping the 2:3 ratio. The preview shows which part of the image is retained.
Does 4×6 cm imply a fixed KB size?
No. Print dimensions and byte size are separate. Enable a file-size cap only if your destination requires it.