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How to Understand DPI and PPI Correctly - Easy Beginners Tutorial - Worst Myths Cleared Up

Olivio Sarikas via YouTube

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Learn the fundamentals of DPI (dots per inch) and PPI (pixels per inch) in this beginner-friendly tutorial video. Clear up common misconceptions and gain a comprehensive understanding of resolution concepts for both digital and print media. Explore topics such as pixel size, DPI functionality, setting DPI and PPI, the relationship between DPI and image quality, the origins of 72 DPI for web use, and appropriate DPI settings for various print projects. Discover how different print surfaces affect image quality and learn the proper setup for print-ready PDFs. By the end of this 14-minute video, grasp the most crucial aspects of DPI and PPI to enhance your digital imaging and printing skills.

Syllabus

Intro
The biggest DPI Myths
How big is a Pixel
How does DPI work
What is Resolution
How to set DPI and PPI
Does lower DPI mean lower Quality
Why 72 DPI - the Web Myth
Does every Print need 300 DPI
Does and Print Surface
Print PDF DPI Setup
The most important Points

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Olivio Sarikas

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