Tools - Interactive

Photo Specs Calculator

Use this calculator page to decide output dimensions, aspect ratio, and export checks for delivery apps, websites, Google, and social channels.

Calculate optimal image dimensions for any delivery platform. This page rebuilds the legacy FoodPhoto.ai resource at /resources/photo-specs-calculator as an indexable WordPress resource for restaurant operators, marketers, and food photography teams.

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How to use this tool

Use Photo Specs Calculator before you create or upload menu photos. It is designed for real restaurant workflows: phone photos, consistent lighting, delivery-app exports, honest AI enhancement, and internal approval before images go live.

  • Resource type: tool
  • Format: Interactive
  • Legacy download file: photo-specs-calculator
  • Best used before a menu refresh, delivery-app upload, website update, or seasonal photo sprint
  • Pair it with FoodPhoto.ai credits when the team is ready to enhance and export final images

Inputs the calculator should consider

The useful calculation is not just width and height. Restaurants need to know the final channel, crop, safe margin, file format, and whether the dish still reads clearly after resizing.

  • Target platform
  • Aspect ratio
  • Minimum pixel size
  • Safe crop margin
  • File format and size

Output checklist

Before upload, each final image should pass basic technical and visual checks. A correctly sized image can still fail if the dish is dark, too small, or misrepresented.

  • Dish centered
  • No important edges cropped
  • Sharp at thumbnail size
  • Accurate color
  • Meets platform dimensions

Related tools

This resource connects to the menu photo resizer and delivery specs pages. Use them together when preparing a batch upload.

  • Use /tools/menu-photo-resizer for resizing
  • Use /delivery-photo-specs for platform rules
  • Use /platforms for marketplace guides
  • Keep a reusable export preset by platform

Internal workflow

A strong resource page should lead to action. Start with this page, choose the sibling checklist or template that matches the next step, then process final images in FoodPhoto.ai only after the real dish photo passes quality control.

  • Plan the dish list and output channels
  • Shoot the real dish with consistent light and crop
  • Enhance lighting, background, and export size without changing the food
  • Approve the final image against the served item
  • Upload to delivery apps, Google Business Profile, website, and social channels

Frequently asked questions

What is a photo specs calculator for?

It helps restaurants choose the right crop, dimensions, and export settings before uploading menu photos to delivery apps or websites.

Can FoodPhoto.ai export platform-ready images?

Yes. FoodPhoto.ai is designed to enhance real dish photos and prepare menu-ready outputs for common restaurant channels.

Related resources and guides

Ready to turn real dish photos into menu-ready images?

FoodPhoto.ai is a paid-credit AI food photo editor for restaurants. Start with 50 credits for $15/month, or use the $10 Menu Test Pack for 10 credits when you only need a small batch.

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