Dots per Inch (DPI) to Pixels per Inch (PPI)
1 dpi = 1 ppi
How to convert dots per inch (dpi) to pixels per inch (ppi)
Enter the value in dots per inch (dpi) (dpi) above and the equivalent in pixels per inch (ppi) (ppi) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when preparing print files: print shops want 300 DPI, screens show 96 DPI.
- Print quality standard: 300 DPI → that is 300 ppi in pixels per inch (ppi).
- CSS reference screen resolution: 96 DPI → that is 96 ppi in pixels per inch (ppi).
Typical situations: comparing phone screens and camera sensors in megapixels; sizing images for web without wasting bandwidth.
You can also convert in the other direction: Pixels per Inch (PPI) to Dots per Inch (DPI)
Dots per Inch (DPI) to Pixels per Inch (PPI) conversion table
| Dots per Inch (DPI) (dpi) | Pixels per Inch (PPI) (ppi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
Watch out for
- 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
How many pixels per inch (ppi) is 1 dots per inch (dpi)?
1 dots per inch (dpi) = 1 pixels per inch (ppi).
What is the formula to convert dots per inch (dpi) to pixels per inch (ppi)?
The formula is: ppi = dpi × 1.
What is 10 dots per inch (dpi) in pixels per inch (ppi)?
10 dots per inch (dpi) = 10 pixels per inch (ppi).