Now What?: DPI Done Right

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Q. I’ve heard photos should be scanned at a “high resolution” of 300 dpi. What’s dpi, and why 300? How do I scan at 300 dpi? A. DPI stands for dots per inch, and it’s a measure of the resolution of an image on a digital display and in print. The dpi number tells you View Website VIP Subscription

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