What is DPI in printing?

Created by Admin Situs Desain, Modified on Tue, 8 Apr at 11:47 AM by Vivian Lim

DPI stands for Dots Per Inch, and it's a measurement of print resolution. It refers to the number of tiny dots a printer can place within one inch of a printed image.

  • Higher DPI = More detail and sharper image quality.

  • Lower DPI = Less detail, possibly blurry or pixelated prints.

For example:

  • 300 DPI is considered standard for high-quality printing like brochures, magazines, and photos.

  • 72 DPI is typically used for digital images (like websites), but it's too low for print.

So, if you're designing something for print, always ensure your images and artwork are set to at least 300 DPI to maintain professional quality.

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