DPI vs PPI: What You Actually Need for Print and Web
DPI confuses a lot of people because it only matters for print. This guide clears it up and shows how to set the right DPI for documents and photo prints.
Updated June 2026 · 5 min read
The short version
Setting and checking DPI
Set a print resolution with 300 DPI Photo or 600 DPI for fine prints, or change it with Convert DPI. Check what an image currently has with DPI Checker.
For physical sizing, Resize in cm, Resize in mm and Resize in inches convert real-world sizes to exact pixels at your chosen DPI.