Photo booth print size: 4x6 or 2x6 strip?
The print size shapes your guests' experience: a large group photo to frame, or a photo-booth-style strip. Here are the differences between 4x6 and 2x6.
The 4x6 size (10x15 cm)
The classic photo print, available as:
- landscape, 1 photo: the best option for groups, the photo is large and easy to read;
- portrait, 2 photos: two poses for couples;
- portrait or landscape, 3 to 4 photos: a mini contact sheet of the night.
The 2x6 strip (5x15 cm)
The strip brings back the photo booth look: 3 photos stacked. The template (600 x 1800 pixels) is printed twice on a 4x6 sheet (our dslrBooth ZIP is already set that way), then the sheet is cut in two strips. With a printer that cuts, each guest leaves with a strip.
| 4x6 | 2x6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 10x15 cm | 5x15 cm |
| Photos | 1 to 4 | 3 |
| Strengths | groups, framing, readability | photo-strip look, fits anywhere |
| Needs | — | a printer that cuts |
Which resolution?
Our 4x6 templates are 1800 x 1200 pixels and our strips 600 x 1800 pixels, i.e. 300 dpi, the resolution expected by photo booth dye-sublimation printers.
Our advice
- Wedding, large party: 4x6 landscape, 1 photo, easier to read for groups.
- Birthday, night out with friends: the 2x6 strip, more fun and easy to take home.
- Not sure? Many of our designs come in both sizes with the same artwork.
See wedding templates See birthday templates
FAQ
Can I print a 2x6 template without cutting?
Yes, the 4x6 sheet comes out with two strips side by side: just cut it with a paper trimmer.
Is the same design available in 4x6 and 2x6?
For most collections, yes: the same artwork comes in several sizes and numbers of photos.