Image DPI

Image DPI Checker — Verify Print Resolution Instantly

Read DPI and PPI from EXIF metadata. Confirm your photo is print-ready at 300 DPI or web-optimized at 72 DPI.

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How to Check Image DPI

Verify print resolution in three easy steps

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Select Your Image

Drag and drop or browse for a JPG, PNG, WebP, or TIFF file.

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Read DPI / PPI

See the DPI embedded in the image’s EXIF data, or the default 72 DPI for web images.

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Assess Quality

Determine if the resolution is high enough for your intended use — print, web, or display.

DPI Requirements by Use Case

Know the minimum DPI for every scenario

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Professional Print

300 DPI — magazines, brochures, business cards, photo prints

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Large Format

150 DPI — posters, banners, and signs viewed from a distance

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Web & Screen

72–96 DPI — websites, social media, email, and presentations

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Retina / HiDPI

144–192 PPI — Apple Retina, 2× and 3× pixel-density displays

Why Check DPI with MinifyPic?

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Fully Private

DPI is read from EXIF data right in your browser. No images are uploaded anywhere.

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EXIF Extraction

Reads XResolution and YResolution tags directly from image metadata.

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Instant & Free

No sign-up needed. Drop an image and see DPI immediately, unlimited use.

Understanding DPI and PPI

DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures how many ink dots a printer places per inch of paper. PPI (Pixels Per Inch) describes how many pixels are packed per inch on a screen. Although different in origin, the two terms are often used interchangeably in the digital imaging world.

Most digital cameras save images at 72 or 96 DPI by default, which is fine for screens. However, professional print shops typically require 300 DPI to ensure sharp, artefact-free output. Here’s why DPI matters:

  • Print quality — below 300 DPI, printed photos may look blurry or pixelated.
  • File preparation — many print services reject files under 300 DPI.
  • Web performance — images above 72–96 DPI are unnecessarily large for screens.
  • EXIF metadata — DPI is stored in the XResolution/YResolution EXIF tags and can be read without modifying the image.

Frequently Asked Questions

DPI (Dots Per Inch) refers to physical ink dots on paper, while PPI (Pixels Per Inch) refers to screen pixels. In practice, most image tools display PPI but label it “DPI.” For print preparation, 300 DPI/PPI is the standard.

300 DPI is the industry standard for professional printing (magazines, photos, business cards). For large-format prints viewed from a distance (posters, banners), 150 DPI can be acceptable.

You can change the DPI metadata in image editing software like Photoshop or GIMP without changing the actual pixel data. However, simply changing the DPI tag from 72 to 300 doesn’t add detail — it only changes the intended print size.

Many image formats (especially PNG and screenshots) do not store DPI in their metadata. When no EXIF resolution data is found, 72 DPI is assumed as a default — the standard screen resolution established by early Macs.

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