Pixels per inch: a measure of resolution. Either (a) the resolution of a image when it is printed at a specific physical size; or (b) the physical resolution of a display device. DPI (dots per inch), which refers to the output resolution of a print device, is often used in error in place of PPI.
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What ppi should I save my retina display graphics as [duplicate]
So I have heard and read multiple different opinions on what ppi iPhone retina graphics should be saved in. I know that the retina display pixel density is 326. I am not very familiar with these ...
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Best Way To Make A pdf Book Cover for Create Space?
Let's suppose you have copies of Inkscape and GIMP. Let's suppose you download a paper back book cover template from Create Space and load it up into Inkscape. What steps do you take, what settings do ...
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Cleaning up DPI/PPI for scanned graphics to put on the web?
I am trying to figure out the most efficient method for editing raw scanned documents so they look best at 72PPI when published on a website. I have an example here which is from a 600DPI source scan. ...
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What are the smallest dimensions/resolution I can use for a 7ft x 2ft banner?
I am designing a banner which will be printed at 7ft x 4ft.
I am using Photoshop CS4. The images are not vectors. The original poster artwork has been done at 300 ppi for A4 printing. I was ...
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How to create images with a low file size in Photoshop?
I need to create an image screen with a low file size. I'm using Photoshop with a 72 dpi, and 300dpi for designing.
My problem is that the entire size of the image increased when I went to save my ...
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Which Photoshop features are affected by different DPI or PPI tags?
A Photoshop document‘s physical size, pixel density (DPI/PPI) and pixel dimensions are all linked.
Bitmap images contain bitmap data, which are a specific size (pixel dimensions). They also contain a ...
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Tools to simulate different DPI screens?
When designing for mobile web, its important to check designs at the physical screen size of target device. Merely looking at your PC / Mac screen at designs of the same resolution isn't enough:
* ...
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Capture clean Retina screenshot of web page without post production
How can I take a screenshot of a web page on a MacBook Pro with Retina Display (rMBP) that:
Is at a reproducible size
Looks sharp on Retina displays
Without any browser chrome / accouterments ...
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What are the Specs of Movie Theater Ads [closed]
What is the average size and resolution of a movie theater ad. I'm changing a mock up I made in Photoshop into a Movie Theater ad that my client will be using but I'm having a hard time finding the ...
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save image for web and print in Photoshop
if I save image 3.5x5 inches with 72ppi and then print it from my website, size is incorrect (about 2 5/8 by 3 3/4) If I save with 300ppi - it's huge and won't fit on one page when printing... How do ...
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How can I export an image from Illustrator image at multiple sizes?
I am new to Adobe Illustrator and I have a logo image which I need to use in 5 or 6 different sizes. The logo image was created in Adobe Illustrator, but when I try to save the image to PNG or JPEG ...
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MacBook retina Photoshop save for web
I am, like so many other graphic designers, very excited about the new MacBook 15" with retina display. But there is one thing that I really am concerned about. With 4 times the pixels as on ordinary ...
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Designing Graphics For .NET Apps Resolution
What resolution (in pixels/inch) should I use when designing graphics for a standard Windows Forms .NET application?
I am using Adobe Creative Suites to design the graphics. I will be using the ...
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What is the difference between DPI (dots per inch) and PPI (pixels per inch)?
There are lots of other questions on Graphic Design which partly cover this, e.g. What DPI should be used for what situations?.
However, I have become frustrated at the number of questions and ...
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All PDF's appear to be 72 dpi, no matter what
I'm having some trouble creating a PDF with Photoshop.
The client wants the final file to be "a PDF at 300 dpi".
I have an image (3300 x 2550 pixels @ 300 dpi) in Photoshop. (11" x 8.5" canvas)
It ...
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What ppi do I need to save a photoshop image for a printer asking for a 300dpi jpeg?
A printer is asking for a 300 dpi jpeg. I have set the image size to the correct printing size but what resolution do I set the ppi in photoshopCS2 to for 300 dpi. Also when saving a jpeg there is a ...
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How to see an embedded image's dpi in a pdf in Acrobat Pro?
the following situation baffled me slightly: After preparing a pdf in a different program I wanted to make sure the dpi of an embeded image in the pdf file had the right dpi, yet I found no way in ...
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Will 300 dpi (non-vector) result in blurry artwork for screen printing?
I created a .psd artwork on a t-shirt that has several "sponsor logos" on it sized at around 1x1inch each. I created the file at actual size with 300dpi.
I then got an email back from the printer ...
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Large size banner design issue..help needed immediately? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What DPI should a large format artwork for print be done at?
I want to design a large banner for computer shop and banner will be viewed from a far distance. I will be ...
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What dimensions should I use when designing for the Kindle Fire?
I've reviewed all of the android design documentation, but I am still a little confused on how I should setup my Photoshop file if I am making an app for just the Kindle Fire.
It's 1024x600 with 160 ...
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Is scaling an image by 200% the same as doubling dpi/ppi?
I am sure this is a simple question, but the answers I have received from people are never simple. I am trying to apply an answer to this question for scaling images for the iOS Retina display.
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What DPI/PPI should a 4x6 meter outdoor billboard be done at?
I'm creating a 4x6meter outdoor billboard that includes an image and vector logo (rasterized) in photoshop. I was working using a smaller size for design purposes, but now the client has approved a ...
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What resolution do I need for images placed in InDesign?
I am creating a A4 Print PDF file from InDesign. From the InDesign file I am doing the following :
File > Adobe PDF presets > [High Quality Print]
Doing this exports a PDF file from InDesign pretty ...
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Smartphone resolution
I am going to make a design for a smartphone game, now I have seen that there are MANY resolutions around. Luckily iPhone has only a few, but Android contains already more, not to speak about upcoming ...
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iOS 4 retina display resolution size
I'm a little confused about the resolution here, I know the dimensions suppose to be: 320x480 points but what do I need to put for the resolution? e.g. 300 dpi?
I'm designing on CS5.
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Why is my edited image smaller than my original image but yet retains the same resolution?
I used IrfanView to change a JPG's DPI from 96 to 300 as I want to print it on a bag for my child.
The new imaged created is significantly smaller 6 MB vs 682 kB. The detail summary shows the same ...
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Creating large-scale high-resolution documents in Photoshop
I am a student trying to create collages in Photoshop sized* 4' x 4' and larger, resolution 300dpi, to be digitally printed on cotton canvas and silk.
The enormous file size causes my iMac to lag or ...
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Save an Illustrator vector drawing with bigger dimensions
Since vector drawings are scalable infinitely, I should be able to save my drawings at any DPI I wish. How do I do that with Illustrator CS5?
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To what extent is resizing an image (using Photoshop's bicubic sampling algorithm) acceptable for print?
I'm wanting to print a 300 DPI brochure, but my first attempt at making it fell short of the proper resolution, so I am having to remake it. I've already printed my business cards, which were ...
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Inept knowledge about dpi and ppi,please help?
I have designed a web header 1000x98 at 72 ppi using Macromedia Fireworks for our website and we are planning to print a billboard using that header? The printer has told us that he needs the image ...
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Photoshop Resolution for Web Design?
I'm a programmer, not a designer, but I am trying to learn design as it would be very helpful. I am following a tutorial on PSD|TUTS+ and it doesn't specify the resolution I should be working with. My ...
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What resolution should a large format artwork for print be?
For wall sized graphics and large banners (e.g 3m x 5m), what is an acceptable PPI for print.
As i understand it 300 PPI is the typical for 'small' artworks (esp. for clean text resolution), however ...
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What DPI should be used for what situations?
I've been seeing the word 'DPI' pop up quite a lot when I export my work out in Photoshop and Illustrator. While I know that DPI stands for 'dots per inch', and that if you have too low of a DPI on an ...
