I know what they stand for, but not how they differ. Please explain? I'm asking because in Photoshop Elements, I cannot seem to find any place to adjust dpi or even check and see what it is set at. Under resize, there is only a ppi setting. So, if someone can help me out with that, too, that would be awesome. :)
PPI is Pixels Per Inch. It's what you see on your screen. The only time you are concerned about DPI (Dots Per Inch) is when you print. It is a printer setting.
Most of the time a photograph's resolution is viewed as a default 240 PPI. Some cameras set it to 72 with larger dimensions. So in PS you'd got to IMAGE - IMAGE SIZE and adjust the PPI to resize the image.
@laceyjogautreau Valerie's got it, alternatively, hit ctrl+alt+i for the image size dialogue box.
72 DPI is a common resolution for monitor display.
300 DPI for printing yields pretty decent results, the likes of commercial flyers are printed at 300DPI
600DPI is used for high quality prints.
Okay, cool...I think I get it. I guess why I was confused is because in the program that came with my camera, I could set the dpi myself. In photoshop, it is only ppi. I am wondering how if I only edit in photoshop, and send off for a large print, how the quality will turn out? Or, how will I be sure beforehand that the quality is good when I only see ppi? Do those questions make sense? @geniabeana@killerjackalope
I understand your confusion, Lacey. I was hit be the same questions when I first got started with photography.
As Valerie already said, DPI and PPI are essentially the same exact thing. PPI is used when referencing the screen, and DPI for printing. It's like how some people soda and others pop, it's still the same thing.
This is also referred to as "image resolution." Ever wonder where camera ratings like 12.4MP or 10MP come from? It is the resolution of your camera sensor. My Nikon D200 shoots at a resolution of 2592 pixels x 3872 pixels, which means my camera has a resolution of 10MP.
Now, how does all this relate to printing? Maximum print resolution requires 300 pixels per inch (PPI). Minimum print resolution is 100 PPI. All professional print labs will check the resolution of your images to see if they meet minimum requirements.
So, when you crop images, if you want to make an 8x10 print you will crop the photo at 2400 pixels x 3000 pixels. That is how you make sure your quality will be good before you print.
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Most of the time a photograph's resolution is viewed as a default 240 PPI. Some cameras set it to 72 with larger dimensions. So in PS you'd got to IMAGE - IMAGE SIZE and adjust the PPI to resize the image.
72 DPI is a common resolution for monitor display.
300 DPI for printing yields pretty decent results, the likes of commercial flyers are printed at 300DPI
600DPI is used for high quality prints.
As Valerie already said, DPI and PPI are essentially the same exact thing. PPI is used when referencing the screen, and DPI for printing. It's like how some people soda and others pop, it's still the same thing.
This is also referred to as "image resolution." Ever wonder where camera ratings like 12.4MP or 10MP come from? It is the resolution of your camera sensor. My Nikon D200 shoots at a resolution of 2592 pixels x 3872 pixels, which means my camera has a resolution of 10MP.
Now, how does all this relate to printing? Maximum print resolution requires 300 pixels per inch (PPI). Minimum print resolution is 100 PPI. All professional print labs will check the resolution of your images to see if they meet minimum requirements.
So, when you crop images, if you want to make an 8x10 print you will crop the photo at 2400 pixels x 3000 pixels. That is how you make sure your quality will be good before you print.
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