how to change the dpi of an image
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I have an jpeg file of 300 dpi. I need to reduce it to 200dpi. How can I do that?
Do I need any specific application or it can be done using Picasa/paint/MS picture manager, if yes how? Thanks
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I have an jpeg file of 300 dpi. I need to reduce it to 200dpi. How can I do that?
Do I need any specific application or it can be done using Picasa/paint/MS picture manager, if yes how? Thanks
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For those who are confused about the difference between dpi and resolution, read The Myth of DPI.
– Dheeraj V.S.
Apr 10 '15 at 12:13
This question is unclear. Depending on the use case, changing the resolution can mean either keeping all of the pixels and changing the size it will occupy, or keeping the size the same and changing the pixels. I won't vote to close at this point, but readers landing here should understand the difference, and how the solutions relate to their needs.
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I have an jpeg file of 300 dpi. I need to reduce it to 200dpi. How can I do that?
Do I need any specific application or it can be done using Picasa/paint/MS picture manager, if yes how? Thanks
jpeg dpi
I have an jpeg file of 300 dpi. I need to reduce it to 200dpi. How can I do that?
Do I need any specific application or it can be done using Picasa/paint/MS picture manager, if yes how? Thanks
jpeg dpi
jpeg dpi
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For those who are confused about the difference between dpi and resolution, read The Myth of DPI.
– Dheeraj V.S.
Apr 10 '15 at 12:13
This question is unclear. Depending on the use case, changing the resolution can mean either keeping all of the pixels and changing the size it will occupy, or keeping the size the same and changing the pixels. I won't vote to close at this point, but readers landing here should understand the difference, and how the solutions relate to their needs.
– fixer1234
Nov 28 at 21:45
add a comment |
2
For those who are confused about the difference between dpi and resolution, read The Myth of DPI.
– Dheeraj V.S.
Apr 10 '15 at 12:13
This question is unclear. Depending on the use case, changing the resolution can mean either keeping all of the pixels and changing the size it will occupy, or keeping the size the same and changing the pixels. I won't vote to close at this point, but readers landing here should understand the difference, and how the solutions relate to their needs.
– fixer1234
Nov 28 at 21:45
2
2
For those who are confused about the difference between dpi and resolution, read The Myth of DPI.
– Dheeraj V.S.
Apr 10 '15 at 12:13
For those who are confused about the difference between dpi and resolution, read The Myth of DPI.
– Dheeraj V.S.
Apr 10 '15 at 12:13
This question is unclear. Depending on the use case, changing the resolution can mean either keeping all of the pixels and changing the size it will occupy, or keeping the size the same and changing the pixels. I won't vote to close at this point, but readers landing here should understand the difference, and how the solutions relate to their needs.
– fixer1234
Nov 28 at 21:45
This question is unclear. Depending on the use case, changing the resolution can mean either keeping all of the pixels and changing the size it will occupy, or keeping the size the same and changing the pixels. I won't vote to close at this point, but readers landing here should understand the difference, and how the solutions relate to their needs.
– fixer1234
Nov 28 at 21:45
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Use Paint.NET
http://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html
Go to Image > Resize > Change its resolution (dpi)
As I said the resolution in the Paint.NET is the DPI (pixel/inch)
Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
4
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
1
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
7
down vote
I suggest using GIMP; it is a free image-editing solution, and it allows you to change the resolution, in pixels per inch, in both the x and y dimensions. I believe that this program can accomplish what you are looking for.
3
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
And I would take this one free tool: http://www.irfanview.com
To change DPI for the currently loaded image, click the "i" icon ("i"
for information) on the IrfanView toolbar. Change the DPI, click OK,
and save the image.
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
You can change the DPI of your jpeg image without an application using this free online tool:
convert.town/image-dpi
- Enter your new DPI value
- Upload your image.
- Download the adjusted image.
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
I think the best way of doing is this is software independent and without installation processes.
- Google
online DPI converter
- Click First search. For me, the first hit is online-convert.com at the time, but their URLs are time variant so google for them:
dpi online-convert
- Select file to upload
- Change the value of DPI only to 200
- Done!
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
For resize an image I use Faststone Photo Resizer. It has an option for DPI.
- In advance settings you can choose all the settings: resolution, DPI, procentage. It's great.
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
Don't waste your time, images don't have a resolution (DPI) images are resolution independent
When printing tell the printer what size you wish to print the image and at what quality, then let the printer do the rest
6
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
add a comment |
7 Answers
7
active
oldest
votes
7 Answers
7
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
14
down vote
Use Paint.NET
http://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html
Go to Image > Resize > Change its resolution (dpi)
As I said the resolution in the Paint.NET is the DPI (pixel/inch)
Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
4
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
1
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
14
down vote
Use Paint.NET
http://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html
Go to Image > Resize > Change its resolution (dpi)
As I said the resolution in the Paint.NET is the DPI (pixel/inch)
Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
4
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
1
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
14
down vote
up vote
14
down vote
Use Paint.NET
http://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html
Go to Image > Resize > Change its resolution (dpi)
As I said the resolution in the Paint.NET is the DPI (pixel/inch)
Use Paint.NET
http://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html
Go to Image > Resize > Change its resolution (dpi)
As I said the resolution in the Paint.NET is the DPI (pixel/inch)
edited Jun 14 '13 at 13:57
answered Jun 14 '13 at 13:44
eXshade
37913
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Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
4
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
1
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
|
show 2 more comments
Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
4
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
1
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
Resolution and DPI are different things.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 13:46
4
4
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
I just re explained why I said "Resolution", you can see it on the screenshot (pixel/inch)
– eXshade
Jun 14 '13 at 13:58
1
1
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Gave +1 after the update, as it is an important distinction.
– Austin T French
Jun 14 '13 at 15:08
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
Paint.NET has the right terminology. DPI is only for printing, not for display on monitors.
– Karan
Jun 14 '13 at 23:09
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
I voted this answer but cannot take my upvote away. I think the best way of doing is this is software independent online. See my answer below.
– Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
Jul 23 '14 at 12:45
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
7
down vote
I suggest using GIMP; it is a free image-editing solution, and it allows you to change the resolution, in pixels per inch, in both the x and y dimensions. I believe that this program can accomplish what you are looking for.
3
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
I suggest using GIMP; it is a free image-editing solution, and it allows you to change the resolution, in pixels per inch, in both the x and y dimensions. I believe that this program can accomplish what you are looking for.
3
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
I suggest using GIMP; it is a free image-editing solution, and it allows you to change the resolution, in pixels per inch, in both the x and y dimensions. I believe that this program can accomplish what you are looking for.
I suggest using GIMP; it is a free image-editing solution, and it allows you to change the resolution, in pixels per inch, in both the x and y dimensions. I believe that this program can accomplish what you are looking for.
edited Jun 14 '13 at 13:59
pnuts
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5,50032239
answered Jun 14 '13 at 13:39
Wolves
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3
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
add a comment |
3
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
3
3
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
+1 An extraordinarily powerful program that I suspect would also make tea and polish my shoes (if I knew enough of its features!) Nobody should be without it.
– pnuts
Jun 14 '13 at 14:01
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
"The image you are loading has 16 bits per channel. GIMP can only handle 8 bit..." GIMP is limited in this regard.
– Frenzy Li
Nov 9 '17 at 20:43
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
And I would take this one free tool: http://www.irfanview.com
To change DPI for the currently loaded image, click the "i" icon ("i"
for information) on the IrfanView toolbar. Change the DPI, click OK,
and save the image.
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
And I would take this one free tool: http://www.irfanview.com
To change DPI for the currently loaded image, click the "i" icon ("i"
for information) on the IrfanView toolbar. Change the DPI, click OK,
and save the image.
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
And I would take this one free tool: http://www.irfanview.com
To change DPI for the currently loaded image, click the "i" icon ("i"
for information) on the IrfanView toolbar. Change the DPI, click OK,
and save the image.
And I would take this one free tool: http://www.irfanview.com
To change DPI for the currently loaded image, click the "i" icon ("i"
for information) on the IrfanView toolbar. Change the DPI, click OK,
and save the image.
answered Jun 14 '13 at 13:40
duDE
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13.1k52937
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
You can change the DPI of your jpeg image without an application using this free online tool:
convert.town/image-dpi
- Enter your new DPI value
- Upload your image.
- Download the adjusted image.
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
You can change the DPI of your jpeg image without an application using this free online tool:
convert.town/image-dpi
- Enter your new DPI value
- Upload your image.
- Download the adjusted image.
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
You can change the DPI of your jpeg image without an application using this free online tool:
convert.town/image-dpi
- Enter your new DPI value
- Upload your image.
- Download the adjusted image.
You can change the DPI of your jpeg image without an application using this free online tool:
convert.town/image-dpi
- Enter your new DPI value
- Upload your image.
- Download the adjusted image.
answered May 20 '15 at 13:58
sunset
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17113
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
2
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I think the best way of doing is this is software independent and without installation processes.
- Google
online DPI converter
- Click First search. For me, the first hit is online-convert.com at the time, but their URLs are time variant so google for them:
dpi online-convert
- Select file to upload
- Change the value of DPI only to 200
- Done!
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
I think the best way of doing is this is software independent and without installation processes.
- Google
online DPI converter
- Click First search. For me, the first hit is online-convert.com at the time, but their URLs are time variant so google for them:
dpi online-convert
- Select file to upload
- Change the value of DPI only to 200
- Done!
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
I think the best way of doing is this is software independent and without installation processes.
- Google
online DPI converter
- Click First search. For me, the first hit is online-convert.com at the time, but their URLs are time variant so google for them:
dpi online-convert
- Select file to upload
- Change the value of DPI only to 200
- Done!
I think the best way of doing is this is software independent and without installation processes.
- Google
online DPI converter
- Click First search. For me, the first hit is online-convert.com at the time, but their URLs are time variant so google for them:
dpi online-convert
- Select file to upload
- Change the value of DPI only to 200
- Done!
edited Jul 26 '15 at 14:25
answered Jul 23 '14 at 12:43
Léo Léopold Hertz 준영
2,02585498
2,02585498
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
add a comment |
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
-1 only works if you are lucky
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:55
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
For resize an image I use Faststone Photo Resizer. It has an option for DPI.
- In advance settings you can choose all the settings: resolution, DPI, procentage. It's great.
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
For resize an image I use Faststone Photo Resizer. It has an option for DPI.
- In advance settings you can choose all the settings: resolution, DPI, procentage. It's great.
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
For resize an image I use Faststone Photo Resizer. It has an option for DPI.
- In advance settings you can choose all the settings: resolution, DPI, procentage. It's great.
For resize an image I use Faststone Photo Resizer. It has an option for DPI.
- In advance settings you can choose all the settings: resolution, DPI, procentage. It's great.
answered Nov 28 at 10:09
NinaL
11
11
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add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
Don't waste your time, images don't have a resolution (DPI) images are resolution independent
When printing tell the printer what size you wish to print the image and at what quality, then let the printer do the rest
6
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
Don't waste your time, images don't have a resolution (DPI) images are resolution independent
When printing tell the printer what size you wish to print the image and at what quality, then let the printer do the rest
6
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
Don't waste your time, images don't have a resolution (DPI) images are resolution independent
When printing tell the printer what size you wish to print the image and at what quality, then let the printer do the rest
Don't waste your time, images don't have a resolution (DPI) images are resolution independent
When printing tell the printer what size you wish to print the image and at what quality, then let the printer do the rest
answered Jul 13 '15 at 6:10
Dave
19
19
6
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
add a comment |
6
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
6
6
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
Some image formats store a resolution and some don't. That value is used by some applications for purposes like sizing the displayed image on the page.
– fixer1234
Jul 13 '15 at 6:25
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
This answer is just plain wrong.
– lindhe
Aug 15 '17 at 20:53
add a comment |
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