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type: faq
title: "What is DPI (dots per inch)?"
description: "DPI, short for dots per inch, measures how much fine detail a printed piece can hold by counting the ink dots packed into each inch of paper. The higher th"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is DPI (dots per inch)?

DPI, short for dots per inch, measures how much fine detail a printed piece can hold by counting the ink dots packed into each inch of paper. The higher th

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