Definition: A megapixel (MP) is equal to 1 million pixels. A pixel is an individual element of a digital image. The number of megapixels determines the resolution of an image, and a digital image with more megapixels has more resolution.
Use these images for websites, web banners, newsletters, PDF documents, blogs, email, slide shows, standard-resolution tv & video presentations, and cell phones splash screens.
Use these images for magazine articles, books, advertising, brochures, documents, illustrations, booklets, brochures, billboards, business cards, packaging, high-resolution videos, presentations.
Use these images for postcards, calendars, posters, t-shirts, print & presentations templates, where the photograph lends primary value to the product.
Standard S | 566 x 849 (0.5 MP) | $7 | |
Standard M | 1125 x 1688 (1.9 MP) | $15 | |
Standard L | 1571 x 2356 (3.7 MP) | $20 | |
Extended X | 3264 x 4928 (16.1 MP) | $40 |
Resolution needed for various print sizes | ||
Resolution | Avg. quality | Best quality |
0.5 megapixels | 3×5 in. | N/A |
2 megapixels | 8×10 in. | 3×5 in. |
4 megapixels | 11×14 in. | 5×7 in. |
6 megapixels | 16×20 in. | 8×10 in. |
8 megapixels | 20×30 in. | 11×14 in. |
10+ megapixels | 25×40 in. | 13×17 in. |