{"id":6416116,"date":"2026-02-05T19:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/slownik\/co-to-jest-dpi\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T04:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:38:21","slug":"dpi","status":"publish","type":"slownik","link":"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/en\/glossary\/dpi\/","title":{"rendered":"DPI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DPI<\/strong> (Dots Per Inch) is a measurement that indicates how many dots of ink a printer places within one inch of paper. It is a crucial specification for print quality - higher DPI means more detail and sharper prints. It is often confused with PPI (Pixels Per Inch), but they measure different things: DPI relates to printing, while PPI relates to digital displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><div><ul><li><a href=\"#what-does-it-mean\">What does it mean?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparison-with-ppi-what-s-the-difference\">Comparison with PPI - what&#039;s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recommended-settings\">Recommended settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-check-and-change-resolution\">How to check and change resolution<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DPI-ppi-1.webp\" alt=\"DPI\" class=\"wp-image-6416103\" title=\", Zdj\u0119cie\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-it-mean\">What does it mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This measurement determines print resolution and directly affects the sharpness and detail of printed images. A standard office printer typically operates at 300-600 dots per inch, while professional photo printers can reach 1200-4800. The higher this value, the more ink dots are placed per inch, resulting in smoother gradients and finer details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- BANNER CHECK ALSO -->\n<a href=\"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/en\/change-size-of-image-for-free\/\" class=\"checkalso-baner\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"checkalso-eyes-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eyes-icon.webp\" alt=\"Eyes icon\" title=\", Zdj\u0119cie\">\n  <div class=\"checkalso-baner-center\">\n    <span class=\"checkalso-tekst1\">Check also:<\/span>\n    <span class=\"checkalso-tekst2\">\n      <span class=\"checkalso-podkreslenie\">How to resize images<\/span>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"checkalso-baner-right\">\n    <div class=\"checkalso-strzalka\">\u279c<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<!-- BANNER CHECK ALSO END -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-with-ppi-what-s-the-difference\">Comparison with PPI - what's the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While often used interchangeably, DPI and PPI refer to different concepts. PPI describes the pixel density of a digital image or screen, while DPI specifically refers to the output resolution of a printer. When preparing images for print, the source file's PPI is converted to DPI by the printer driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a 3000x2000 pixel image printed at 300 DPI will produce a 10x6.67 inch print. The same image at 150 DPI would create a 20x13.33 inch print, but with noticeably less detail and sharpness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DPI-ppi-2.webp\" alt=\"DPI comparison\" class=\"wp-image-6416106\" title=\", Zdj\u0119cie\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recommended-settings\">Recommended settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The optimal setting depends on the viewing distance and purpose of the print:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>300<\/strong> - standard for <a href=\"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/en\/glossary\/photography\/\">photo prints<\/a>, magazines, and detailed graphics<\/li>\n<li><strong>150-200<\/strong> - suitable for posters and prints viewed from a distance<\/li>\n<li><strong>72-100<\/strong> - acceptable for large banners and billboards<\/li>\n<li><strong>600+<\/strong> - used for fine art reproduction and high-quality photo printing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-check-and-change-resolution\">How to check and change resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most image editing software allows you to view and modify resolution settings. In Adobe Photoshop, go to Image > Image Size to see these values. Programs like GIMP, Lightroom, and even online tools can adjust the resolution without changing the pixel dimensions of your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: changing only this value (without resampling) doesn't add or remove pixels - it only affects the print size. To increase actual detail, you need more pixels in the source image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marszalstudio.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DPI-ppi-3.webp\" alt=\"DPI settings\" class=\"wp-image-6416109\" title=\", Zdj\u0119cie\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dots_per_inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">DPI<\/a> on Wikipedia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ms-service-link\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Need professional photos?<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/packshot\/\">Packshots - professional product photography<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DPI - what is it and when is it important? A comprehensive guide in which we explain the differences between DPI and PPI and their use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6416114,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","alternative_title":"DPI","short_definition":"<strong>DPI (Dots Per Inch)<\/strong> is the number of print dots per inch. It is a parameter that defines resolution in print, often confused with PPI (Pixels Per Inch), which refers to the display of an image on a screen. 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