Low resolution/prints

So when I try to order prints online and upload from my iphoto, it says the resolution is too low for quality 4x6. My camera is an 8 megapixel, so I find it hard to believe this is the camera's problem. I have already deleted the photos from my memory card. Is there any fix for the photos currently in iphoto and is there any fix to prevent future uploads from having this issue?

Since we are not mind readers tell us how you are uploading?
one sure way is to select the photos you want to print and export them to a desktop folder and upload from there
LN
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