PJHTech ImagesWhat does megapixel count tell you?
Multiply pixel width by pixel height, then divide by one million. A 4000 × 3000 image contains 12 million pixels, or 12 megapixels.
| Dimensions | Megapixels | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| 4000 × 3000 | 12 | 4:3 |
| 6000 × 2000 | 12 | 3:1 |
| 3000 × 2000 | 6 | 3:2 |
What the number leaves out
The count does not tell you whether the image is in focus, heavily compressed or enlarged from a smaller source. It also does not tell you the shape of the picture.
For a specific print or upload, use width and height directly. Those values reveal whether the image fits the required shape and dimensions.