Image at 100, 200, and 300 DPI / PPIĬheck how the print size changes depending on the resolution and DPI in the table below. Having higher resolution in your source file allows to cram more pixels in every inch of your photo. In this particular example - to 3000 x 2400 pixels. In this case, you need to increase the resolution of your image. Let’s say you want to print this 1000 x 800 file as a 10 x 8 photo at 300 DPI. So reducing your print size is one way to increase the DPI and make your photo look sharper.īut what if you don’t want to compromise on size? With that same file, you’ll get a 167 DPI for a smaller, 6x4 inch picture. And the actual pixel density would be 100, whether the DPI value is set to 72, 300, or 1000.
In this case, you’ll have 100 pixels for every inch. Your printing software will calculate the DPI based on your source file’s resolution, when you choose the print size.įor example, you have an image file with 1000 x 800 resolution, and you want to print it as a 10 by 8-inch photo.
Next, we’ll explain what tool would be the best in your case and how to use it.