Questions tagged “dpi”

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How can I tell the true scan resolution (PPI) of an image file?

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4mo ago

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Why do many printers list different DPI values in each direction, like 1200×600 or 4800×1200?

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3y ago

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What does a client's request for "300 ppi" photos actually mean?

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3y ago

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Why does an image show 96 PPI in file info but 300 PPI in GIMP?

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4y ago

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What settings and workflow are best for scanning 10×15 cm printed photos for backup?

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4y ago

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What does an asymmetric scanner or printer resolution like 600 × 1200 dpi mean?

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5y ago

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Does scan orientation affect quality on a flatbed all-in-one scanner?

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5y ago

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Is a 75 DPI image good enough for a 16×24 canvas print?

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6y ago

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Why does an image seem less sharp when I increase its DPI?

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6y ago

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How can I resize and export a JPEG to meet a photo contest's pixel and file-size requirements?

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7y ago

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Does setting a JPEG to 300 PPI mean it will be delivered as 300 DPI?

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7y ago

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Does changing an image to 300 DPI improve print quality for a book?

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8y ago

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How can a blind user change an ID photo to 300 DPI for an online upload?

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8y ago

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What does EXIF "ResolutionUnit = 2" mean?

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8y ago

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Why doesn’t changing DPI in Lightroom make an exported JPEG larger?

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8y ago

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How can I tell if a JPEG has been resized, and do 72 dpi or 300 dpi metadata matter?

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9y ago

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Is megapixels the same thing as resolution, and how should it be described?

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9y ago

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How large can a 2500×3500 pixel image be printed?

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9y ago

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Is there software that can determine the optimal scan resolution for photo prints?

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10y ago

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How do I prepare a 12MP, 300dpi image for a photo contest?

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10y ago

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