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 Image Resolution
In digital photography, resolution is the level of detail contained in an
image. More specifically, it refers to the number of pixels that exist
within that image. The higher the resolution, and the richer the pixel
count, the more detail and definition you will see.

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 How is resolution measured?

The higher the image resolution, the more

pixels are bunched together — which
creates a smoother, more detailed image.

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 How is resolution measured?
What is PPI resolution?
Pixels per inch (PPI) refers to the number of pixels contained within
each inch of a digital image. It also refers to the set number of pixels a
screen can display.

Generally speaking, the higher the PPI, the better the image quality.
• Lower resolution images contain larger pixels in fewer numbers. This creates
a blocky, granular effect — hence the term ‘pixelated’.
• Higher resolution levels benefit from greater numbers of smaller pixels. These
create depth, clarity and smoothness.

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 How is resolution measured?
What does DPI stand for?

DPI stands for Dots per Inch, referring to the number of ink
droplets a printer will produce per inch while printing an
image. The more dots of ink per inch the picture has, the more
detail you will see when printed.

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 How is resolution measured?

How does DPI differ from PPI?

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 How is resolution measured?
How does DPI differ from PPI?
PPI (Pixels per Inch) refers to the number of pixels that make up every
inch of a digital image. It’s used to describe image resolution on a
screen, rather than in print. DPI, meanwhile, refers to number of dots in
every inch and is generally used for print purposes.

PPI and DPI do however serve very similar purposes, indicating the
overall resolution of an asset. This is also why PPI can be easily
confused with DPI resolution.

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 How is resolution measured?
The term resolution is also used across several other industries
to determine the detail of an asset, including:

•TV
•DVD
•Digital cameras
•Smart devices

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 •The difference between the two macro images of ripe raspberries is clear.
The high-resolution image (top) is 4715 x 2779px, with a resolution of 300
DPI.
•Meanwhile, the low-resolution image (below) is 200 x 118px, with a
resolution of 96 DPI.
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• As the pixel dimensions of the low-resolution image are significantly
smaller than the higher-resolution one, when enlarged this makes the
image pixelated.

• The more pixels in an image, the larger it can be without degrading.

 10 px

10 px 1 inch

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 20 px

20 px 1 inch

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 How is resolution measured?
Image Resolution in Camera

•Image resolution is typically expressed as a horizontal x vertical

measurement. So, an image resolution of 6000 x 4000 tells us that
the image measures 6000 pixels in width and 4000 pixels in
height.

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 How is resolution measured?
Image Resolution in Camera

•Multiplying the two figures together gives us the second way this
is commonly stated, namely in megapixels. Multiplying the two
figures above results in 24,000,000 (24 million), which is more
commonly written as 24 megapixels (MP).

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 What resolution size do I want?
What resolution size you need can vary depending on the project.
There are various factors that can determine the ideal photo
resolution.

To start with, consider the purpose of your image, how large it needs
to be and where it will be used.

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 Here are a few examples to get you thinking:

Overall quality

Online vs offline

Ease of storage

Resolution for printing

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 Here are a few examples to get you thinking:

Overall quality
Using a high picture resolution of 300 DPI may be the best way to
print and display them. This value can be tweaked depending on the
level of detail required, how far away the viewer will be and how
large the image needs to be.

For certain projects, such as large prints, you may be able to use 150
DPI. When viewed from a distance, the difference isn’t overly
noticeable to the human eye.

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 Here are a few examples to get you thinking:

Online vs offline
Generally, images used online don’t need to be as substantial in
resolution as offline or printed images.

So, if you are putting together a personal blog or updating a client’s

site, your eye-catching imagery can often be as little as 72 PPI when
uploading them to the web.

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 Here are a few examples to get you thinking:

Ease of storage
Storage is another important consideration when working with large
numbers of images. How much storage do you have? Is it better to
use smaller images that are easier to store on a server or computer –
or on the cloud?

After all, detail comes at a cost. The more pixels an image has, the
higher the resolution, meaning a larger file size.

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 Here are a few examples to get you thinking:

Resolution for printing

Even though images can look great on a screen at 72 PPI, you’ll need
to print your images at a minimum of 300 DPI to ensure the best
results.

The kind of paper you use can also make a significant difference to
quality, as different types of paper will absorb ink differently. So,
whether it’s a glossy magazine, a poster or a business document,
make sure you use the right paper for the job.

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