Image Resolution Checker

Use this image resolution checker to see the exact pixel width, height, megapixels and aspect ratio of any image. Drop your file below and get the information you need for web, print or social media without uploading it.

No upload, no account, 100% private. This tool works directly in your browser using HTML5 canvas technology — your image is analyzed locally and never sent to any server.

Drop your image below to check its resolution instantly.

Check Image Resolution

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Supports JPG, PNG and WebP. Images are processed locally in your browser.

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Need to change dimensions? Use Resize Image. Need a smaller file after checking resolution? Use Compress Image.


Check Pixel Dimensions First

Image resolution is the width and height of the file in pixels. The checker reads those values directly from the image, then shows megapixels and aspect ratio so you can decide if the file is large enough for your task.

For most websites, start with the actual display size. A blog image shown at 900 px wide does not need a 5000 px source file. For print, use the DPI result instead of guessing.


Fast Resolution Targets

Use caseRecommended resolutionNext step
Website image1200 to 2000 px wideOptimize for web
Instagram post1080 x 1080 or 1080 x 1350 pxResize for Instagram
Facebook feed1200 x 630 pxResize for Facebook
A4 print2480 x 3508 px at 300 DPICheck DPI

Fix the Most Common Problems

Too smallUse a higher-resolution original. Upscaling can help dimensions, but it cannot add real detail.
Too largeResize first, then compress the image to reduce the file size.
Wrong ratioUse the shown aspect ratio before cropping for social media or print formats.

Recommended Workflow

Check the original resolution before you edit the file. If the image already has enough pixels, avoid unnecessary resizing and only change the file size or format. This keeps the image sharper and prevents repeated exports from reducing quality.

For websites, compare the image width with the actual layout width. If your page displays the image at 800 px wide, exporting at 1200 px is usually enough for sharp screens. For print, switch to the DPI result and confirm the target size before ordering. For social media, use the platform presets after checking that the source image is large enough for the crop.


Finish the Task Faster

Use the result from this page as the decision point for your next action. If the image has the wrong pixel dimensions, open Resize Image and export the exact width and height you need. If the dimensions are correct but the file is too large, use Compress Image or a fixed target page such as Compress Image to 100KB.

For print, verify the final file with the Image DPI Checker before ordering. For social uploads, use Instagram Image Size, Facebook Image Size or the full Social Media Image Size tool so the crop matches the platform before upload.



Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check image resolution?
Upload or drop your image into the checker. It immediately shows the width and height in pixels, megapixels, aspect ratio, print size and whether the file is large enough for web, print or social media.
What is a good image resolution?
For web images, 1200 to 2000 px wide is usually enough. For sharp prints, calculate the needed pixels by multiplying the print size in inches by 300.
Can I increase image resolution?
You can resize an image to more pixels, but resizing cannot recreate missing detail. Use the resize image tool only when the output system requires exact dimensions.
Is the image uploaded?
No. The resolution check runs locally in your browser, so your file stays on your device.