Digital Resolution Converter
1 dpi = 0.3937007874 px/cm
About the digital resolution category
Image and display sharpness: pixel dimensions and dots per inch.
You will reach for these conversions when preparing print files: print shops want 300 DPI, screens show 96 DPI, or comparing phone screens and camera sensors in megapixels.
- Print quality standard: 300 DPI
- CSS reference screen resolution: 96 DPI
Popular digital resolution conversions
Common mistakes
- PPI (pixels per inch of a sensor/screen) vs DPI (dots per inch of a printer) are related but not identical
- Megapixels do not equal quality: sensor size and lens matter as much
Frequently asked questions
Which digital resolution units does this converter support?
3 units: Dots per Inch (DPI), Pixels per Inch (PPI), Pixels per Centimeter. All conversions run locally in your browser, nothing is sent to a server.
How accurate are the digital resolution conversions?
All factors follow the official SI definitions and internationally agreed standards. Results are shown with up to 8 significant digits, which is far beyond the precision of everyday measurements.
Is this converter free?
Yes, completely free and unlimited, supported by ads. No app install, no sign-up.