---
type: faq
title: "What's the difference between DPI and PPI?"
description: "PPI and DPI describe pixels and printed dots, and during file setup they usually amount to the same target number. The distinction matters mostly when you"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the difference between DPI and PPI?

PPI and DPI describe pixels and printed dots, and during file setup they usually amount to the same target number. The distinction matters mostly when you

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