Check Image DPI

Easily verify the DPI (dots per inch) of your images to ensure they meet print quality standards.

Image DPI Checker

Upload your image to check its DPI and determine if it's suitable for printing

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Supports: JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP

Max size: 10MB

Image DPI Result

72

DPI (Dots Per Inch)

Medium Quality

Your image has a resolution of 72 DPI, which is suitable for web display but may not be ideal for high-quality printing. For professional printing, 300 DPI or higher is recommended.

Print Recommendations

Print Type Recommended DPI Your Image
Web/Screen Display 72-96 DPI Suitable ✓
Office Documents 150-200 DPI Not Suitable ✗
Standard Printing 300 DPI Not Suitable ✗
Professional Printing 300-600 DPI Not Suitable ✗
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How to Use the DPI Checker

  1. Upload Your Image

    Click the "Select File" button or drag and drop your image into the upload area. The tool supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP formats.

  2. Check DPI

    Once your image is uploaded, click the "Check DPI" button to analyze the image's DPI (dots per inch) value.

  3. Review Results

    The tool will display the DPI value of your image along with quality assessment and recommendations for different printing scenarios.

  4. Convert DPI (Optional)

    If your image DPI doesn't meet your requirements, you can use our DPI Converter tool to adjust it to the desired value.

About DPI Checker

What is DPI?

DPI (Dots Per Inch) is a measure of spatial printing, video or image scanner dot density. It represents the number of ink dots placed in a line within the span of 1 inch (2.54 cm) and directly affects how an image will appear when printed.

Why is DPI Important?

DPI is crucial for printing because it determines the quality and clarity of your printed image:

  • Higher DPI (300+) - Results in sharper, more detailed prints. Essential for professional printing, photo books, and art prints.
  • Medium DPI (150-200) - Suitable for standard document printing, flyers, and non-professional use.
  • Lower DPI (72-96) - Typically used for web display and digital viewing, not recommended for printing.

Understanding DPI vs. PPI

While often used interchangeably, DPI and PPI (Pixels Per Inch) are technically different:

  • DPI - Refers to the number of printed dots per inch on physical paper (printer specification).
  • PPI - Refers to the pixel density of a digital image or screen (image resolution).

For practical purposes in digital imaging, they are commonly treated as the same concept.

Common DPI Values and Their Uses

  • 72-96 DPI - Standard for web images, digital displays, and screen viewing
  • 150 DPI - Minimum recommended for basic printing like internal documents and drafts
  • 300 DPI - Industry standard for professional printing, photos, and marketing materials
  • 600 DPI - High-quality printing for detailed artwork, professional photography, and fine art reproduction

DPI and Print Size Relationship

The same image can be printed at different sizes depending on its DPI:

  • A 3000×2000 pixel image at 300 DPI will print at 10×6.7 inches
  • The same image at 150 DPI will print at 20×13.3 inches, but with lower quality
  • At 72 DPI, it would print at 41.7×27.8 inches, but would appear pixelated

Features of Our DPI Checker

  • Accurate Detection - Precisely identifies the DPI value of your uploaded images
  • Quality Assessment - Evaluates if your image DPI is suitable for various printing needs
  • Detailed Information - Provides image dimensions, file size, and file type information
  • Privacy Focused - All processing happens in your browser, no image uploads to any server
  • Seamless Integration - Works with our DPI Converter tool for easy DPI adjustment