Print guide
How to print a photo strip at home
Export a high-resolution PNG or JPG from Photo Strip Maker, print at 100% scale on photo paper or cardstock, then trim along the gaps between frames—not through faces.
Last updated: July 28, 2026
Common Photo Strip Maker export sizes
| Preset | Pixels | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Classic 4 strip | 1200 × 3600 | Tall booth-style print or digital share |
| Classic 3 strip | 1200 × 3000 | Shorter vertical strip |
| Story strip | 1080 × 1920 | Instagram Story or mobile sharing (not a physical strip size) |
| Wide 3 strip | 2400 × 900 | Horizontal triptych print |
| Wide 4 strip | 2800 × 900 | Four-frame horizontal print |
Paper and printer settings
For a keepsake strip, 4×6 in or A6 photo paper is a practical starting point when your strip is narrow and tall. Horizontal strips may fit 5×7 in, A5, or letter-size cardstock better.
In the print dialog, choose actual size or 100% scaling. Fit-to-page shrinks the strip and makes frame sizes inconsistent. Turn off excessive sharpening if your driver adds it—JPEG exports are already sharpened for screen viewing.
Finish the strip in Photo Strip Maker
Pick a row or column layout, adjust each slot, and set background, gap, title, or date. Turn on print cut guides only if you want dashed trim references in the exported file.
Photo Strip MakerExport PNG for print clarity
PNG avoids extra JPEG compression before printing. Use JPG only when file size matters more than maximum edge clarity.
Photo Strip MakerPrint at 100% scale
Open the file in your system print preview, confirm orientation, and print one test copy on plain paper before using photo paper.
Before you cut
- Test print on plain paper to check scale and margins
- Trim in the white gaps between frames, not through subjects
- Keep fingers away from glossy ink until it dries
- Store flat or in a sleeve to avoid bending
Do cut guides print on the final strip?
Yes. When enabled in Photo Strip Maker, dashed cut guides export with the PNG or JPG so you can trim after printing.
Will a 1200 px-wide strip look sharp?
At typical photo-booth strip sizes (roughly 2×6 in), 1200 px on the short edge is usually enough for home inkjet prints. For large poster prints, start from higher-resolution source photos.
Can I print a Story strip?
You can, but 1080 × 1920 is optimized for phone screens. For physical strips, classic vertical presets are usually easier to trim and frame.
Use Pixlery tools
Make photo strips
Arrange existing JPG, PNG, or WebP photos in one vertical column or horizontal row, then export a printable or share-ready strip.
Open tool12Take photo booth pictures
Use your camera for a free private countdown photo booth, then download, share, or print the finished strip.
Open tool02Resize images
Resize images by pixels or percentage while preserving aspect ratio and transparency.
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