Compress JPEG Images for Print
Print-ready images require higher resolution than web images. At 300 DPI, images must be much larger in pixel dimensions to produce sharp, professional-quality physical prints. The most widely used lossy image format, ideal for photographs and complex images with millions of colors. Use ImageSmith to compress your JPEG images to the ideal file size for Print — target under 50,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
TIFF
Max file size
50,000KB
Dimensions
A4: 3508×4961 (300 DPI), Letter: 3300×2550 (300 DPI)
✓Print requires 300 DPI — an A4 page needs 3508×4961 pixels minimum
✓TIFF for lossless print-ready files, JPEG quality 95+ for compressed print files
✓Convert to CMYK color mode for professional commercial printing
✓Add 3mm bleed (extra image beyond the trim line) for printed materials
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Compress JPEG for Print — FAQ
Print works best with images under 50,000KB. Recommended dimensions: A4: 3508×4961 (300 DPI), Letter: 3300×2550 (300 DPI). ImageSmith can compress JPEG images to any target size in seconds.
Yes — Print supports JPEG. Recommended format: TIFF.
Upload your JPEG image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 50,000KB, and compress. Print requires 300 DPI — an A4 page needs 3508×4961 pixels minimum
Print requires 300 DPI minimum. For an A4 (8.27×11.69 inch) page, that means 2480×3508 pixels at 300 DPI. For premium quality, use 3508×4961. TIFF is best for print; JPEG at quality 95+ also works.