photo size for a 5 size leaflets

[middlearthimages]

Hi all,

What size photo should be used for A5 size leaflets at largest. I know they need to be 300ppi but unsure of pixel size.

Thanks in advance,

John

 

[orangeframestudio]

2480*1748

A5 = 21cm * 14.8cm or 8.267 * 5.827 inches.

At 300ppi

8.267 * 300 = 2480
5.827 * 300 = 1748

Or if the math is easier 300ppi is 118.11ppcm

 

[middlearthimages]

What I mean is an acceptable size for an a5 leaflet but try to use the photo for anything larger and it would pixelate so could not be used. Just to prevent the photo being used for anything larger. Or am I asking the impossible?

john

 

[Beagletorque]

I doubt your photo is worth "stealing" like that, but I could be wrong!
The above sizes and math are correct in terms of printing, what you're talking about is a different kettle of fish.
DPI is dots per inch. PPI - pixels per inch - is a measure relating to screen size.
A 300dpi A5 print would scan and print out 300dpi at A5, 150dpi @ A4, 75dpi @ A3 or fill a 50" 1080p screen at full res!

Even though printers request 300dpi for printing most peolple can't see that many. Google may help you here.

 

[middlearthimages]

You could well be wrong.

 

[Beagletorque]

Post a small version on here and we'll let you know!