Pixels per inch — the number of basic colored elements in an image per inch.
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What does pixels per inch mean, exactly?
I have not found anything using Google that actually contains a definition of this term. Most of the sites tell me that it affects the image quality, or something similar, and that more is better.
So ...
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Is it possible to print a good quality 72X72" photo from a Nikon D700?
A printing job requires a 72x72" image. I shoot with a D700. Is there any way to get a quality print at that size from a D700?
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How to reduce the image resolution to increase ppi?
Having an photo of 4000x3000 resolution with 240ppi. Is it possible get a resolution of 400x300 resolution but with higher ppi?If possible how to do that?
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Lightroom Exporting for web optimum settings
When exporting a batch of photos in LR you get a variety of options. For photos that are going to be eventually printed I would think that the highest resolution and 300ppi would be a good starting ...
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In what way will affordable high density displays affect photography?
The last 6 months have been quite revolutionary for the display technology with the new iPad & Retina Macbook Pro and their 200+ ppi displays that double the typical pixel densities. I have seen ...
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What DPI should I resize my image to for best printing quality?
And my apologies if this sounds a bit too basic but I can't get my head around this.
I have a digital image I took with my camera. 4000x3000 pixels, and GIMP claims that its resolution is 72x72 DPI.
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How do I generate high quality prints with an ink jet printer?
Creating high-quality photo prints using an ink jet printer is no trivial matter. Depending on the tonal range and color depth desired and the expected viewing platform, how you approach printing may ...
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How do you optimally resize and sharpen images for printing?
What is the best way to get the clearest, sharpest print without pixelation or blurring? I have tried some sharpening techniques in Photoshop, however they are geared towards sharpening for viewing on ...
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Is there a general formula for image size vs. print size?
What size images do I need for common print sizes, such as wallet size, 8x10, and 16x20? Is there a general formula?
How could that size change if, for example, a 16x20 was printed on canvas rather ...