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title: "How do I choose a scan resolution (10MP / 24MP / 60MP)? | Neo Analog Lab"
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# How do I choose a scan resolution (10MP / 24MP / 60MP)?

10MP for screens and social media, 24MP if you also print, 60MP for big enlargements, heavy cropping, or archiving.

faq Neo Analog Lab Published July 9, 2026 Updated July 11, 2026

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**10MP**: plenty for viewing on phones and computers and for social media. Small, easy-to-manage files - great if you mostly shoot for the record.

**24MP**: comfortably supports A4-A3 prints and is the best-balanced choice. When in doubt, pick this.

**60MP**: maximum quality for large prints, aggressive cropping, or archival purposes - it records the film grain itself. Especially worthwhile for 120 (medium format), which holds more detail than 135 to begin with.

One caveat: higher scan resolution cannot invent detail that was never captured on the film. Work backwards from how you plan to use the images.

## Sources

- [Kodak T-MAX 100 technical data sheet (F-4016, resolving power up to 200 lines/mm)](https://www.kodakprofessional.com/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pro/resources/f4016_TMax_100.pdf)
- [Kodak Portra 400 technical data sheet (E-4050)](https://kodakprofessional.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/e4050.pdf)
- [Epson's recommended print resolution guidance (300–360 dpi)](https://www.epson.co.uk/en_GB/faq/KA-01467/contents?loc=en-us)

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