Photo Size According to Complete International Standards

BAYLORIN - In addition to passport photos for official documents, the size commonly used by international standards is size R, ranging from R2 to R30. So like it or not, Indonesians also refer to size R when they want to print photos.

The problem is, the computer sometimes can't directly set the size to R, because it has to be converted to cm, mm or inches.

Photo Size in CM, MM and Inch Units

Even though the price for printing photos is relatively cheap, there's nothing wrong with trying to print your own photos at home, then it's very important to know in detail the size of the photo print according to the existing standards. to fit the photo frame size.

You can look at the following table if you want to know the size guidelines for passport photos, 4D and sizes in units of the R series (R2-R30) according to standards, if converted to centimeters (cm), millimeters (mm) and inches:

Photo Size in Low, Medium and High Resolution

So that the photos are not blurry and blurry when printed, you must also set the pixel size and resolution according to the standards. Pre-wedding photo size 20R requires a resolution of 6000 x 7200 px to get good print results.

The resolution of the photo to be printed can be measured by DPI, aka dots per inch, which ranges from 96dpi, 150dpi to 300dpi. The higher the resolution of the photo, the better the results of the photo after printing.

In the following, you can see the pixel size table for standard photos based on their resolution:

 
Types of Paper Commonly Used to Print Photos

There are several types of photo paper that are often used and widely circulated, so it's good to know the differences and characteristics of the photo paper, but keep in mind that the ink from the printer machine used also affects the quality of the photo prints.

Choosing quality paper but still showing character according to taste will add satisfaction to photo art lovers. and here are recommendations for the type of photo paper for you.

Matte Photo Paper

The first type of photo paper used most often is Matte, which has a smooth, glossy surface texture. This Matte paper can print photos with good print quality and without smudges

fingerprint. Usually Matte is most often used to print photos in black and white for diplomas and the like.

Glossy Photo Paper

As the name suggests, Glossy is paper that has shiny and reflective characteristics so that it can make printed photos look livelier, clearer and sharper. Even though it can absorb various colors well, Glossy is prone to scratches which can damage photos.

Luster Photo Paper

If you want to print photos and then display them on the wall, it is recommended to use Luster paper. Luster has a deeper color composition, does not leave fingerprints and a shiny and unique pearl-like texture. With this paper, the photos displayed on the wall will be clear and not seem dazzling.

Metallic Photo Paper

Metallic paper will give a print that looks like metal, which is sure to make the photo look very good, durable and not easily scratched. If you want to print photos in super large sizes such as family photos, then you can use this type of Metallic paper.

Knowing the size of the photo is very important if you want to print photos that match the type of paper with quality results, aka not blurry. All you have to do is convert the size according to the table above and then print it on the printer that has been prepared. Don't forget to prepare paper that fits the size so that the print results can fit.