Image size guide
25 Megapixels Width and Height: Common Ratios and Print Size
Use this guide when you know the megapixel count but need realistic pixel dimensions for square, 3:2, 4:3 or 16:9 images.
Quick answer
25 megapixels means about 25 million total pixels, so the width and height depend on aspect ratio. Common examples include 5000 x 5000 for square, about 6124 x 4082 for 3:2, about 5774 x 4330 for 4:3, and about 6667 x 3750 for 16:9.
Why 25 megapixels has multiple dimensions
Megapixels measure total pixel area, not the shape of the image. A 25 megapixel square photo and a 25 megapixel widescreen image contain a similar number of pixels but very different widths and heights.
To estimate dimensions, choose an aspect ratio first, then solve width x height = 25,000,000 while keeping that ratio.
Print size planning
At 300 PPI, a 6124 x 4082 image prints at about 20.41 x 13.61 inches. At 240 PPI, it prints at about 25.52 x 17.01 inches.
The best print size still depends on crop, viewing distance, sharpness and whether the file has been upscaled.
25 megapixel dimensions by aspect ratio
| Aspect ratio | Example dimensions | Approx. megapixels | 300 PPI print size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 5000 x 5000 px | 25.00 MP | 16.67 x 16.67 in |
| 3:2 | 6124 x 4082 px | 25.00 MP | 20.41 x 13.61 in |
| 4:3 | 5774 x 4330 px | 25.00 MP | 19.25 x 14.43 in |
| 16:9 | 6667 x 3750 px | 25.00 MP | 22.22 x 12.50 in |
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact width and height of 25 megapixels?
There is no single exact width and height. 25 megapixels only defines total pixel count, so aspect ratio determines the dimensions.
Is 6124 x 4082 exactly 25 megapixels?
It is about 25.00 megapixels. Camera dimensions are usually rounded to whole pixels and may not equal exactly 25,000,000.
How large can a 25 megapixel photo print?
At 300 PPI, a 3:2 image around 6124 x 4082 pixels prints at about 20.41 x 13.61 inches.