Digital Image resolution

Digital Image:

  An image stored in binary

form and divided into a
matrix of pixels. Each pixel
consists of a digital value of
one or more bits, defined by
the bit depth. The digital
value may represent, but is
not limited to, energy,
brightness, color, intensity,
sound, elevation, or a
classified value derived
through image processing.
Raster Image:

Raster images are compiled

using pixels, or tiny dots,
containing unique color and
tonal information that come
together to create the
image. Since raster images
are pixel based, they are
resolution dependent.
Vector Image:

Vector graphics are computer

images created using a
sequence of commands or
mathematical statements that
place lines and shapes in a
two-dimensional or three-
dimensional space. In vector
graphics, a graphic artist's
work, or file, is created and
saved as a sequence of vector
statements.
             Resolution is a measure used to
Resolution : describe the sharpness and clarity of
an image or picture. It is often used as
a metric for judging the quality of
monitors, printers, digital images and
various other hardware and software
technologies.
PPI & DPI:

•PPI (Pixels Per Inch) : refers

display resolution, or, how
many individual pixels are
displayed in one inch of a digital
image.

•DPI (Dots Per Inch) : refers to

printer resolution, or, the
number of dots of ink on a
printed image.
 Printing Resolution(DPI) : 
Professional Publications:
            Some professional, high-end
printers may require images to be up
to 600 ppi for printing. Always check
with your printer/publisher about
required image resolution before
submitting images.
Non-Professional:
            Non-professional printers such
as inkjet, laser, and other
common printers can best print
images that are at least 200 to
300 ppi and higher. For images that
just need to "look good", 200 ppi will
work. Photographic prints
are recommended to be at least
300 ppi. 
Screen Resolution :

    Screen images are different than

images for printing because we
must think about the pixel
dimensions of monitors, TVs,
projectors, or display, rather than
PPI. Use PPI for printed images, but
use pixel dimensions of the image
are what really determine the size
of the image and quality of how it
will display on the web or devices.