What is DPI?
DPI stands for dots per inch - a measurement of how much detail your artwork file contains when printed. The more dots (or pixels) per inch, the sharper and more vibrant your final print will be.
Follow our guide video below to ensure that your print files are a suitable size to ensure your giclee prints are detailed, true to the original, and of a professional quality.
Once you're happy with your print files are a suitable size, head to our online order page and prepare your artwork for print.
Calculating DPI
At Harwood King Printmakers, we recommend all artwork files be set to 300 DPI at the final print size. This is the ideal resolution for professional-quality prints. If the DPI drops too low, your print may start to look soft or pixelated.
To calculate the DPI of your image, just enter the pixel width of your file and the desired width of your print in the calculator. This will tell you the DPI, and if the file is suitable to print. You can also see the DPI automatically when you upload your file during the ordering process.
Keep in mind, DPI isn't the only thing to consider when preparing your artwork file. We recommend saving your file in RGB colour mode and as a high quality JPG or TIFF. If you're unsure whether your file is print ready, feel free to get in touch, we're always happy to help.
Calculating DPI
At Harwood King Printmakers, we recommend all artwork files be set to 300 DPI at the final print size. This is the ideal resolution for professional-quality prints. If the DPI drops too low, your print may start to look soft or pixelated.
To calculate the DPI of your image, just enter the pixel width of your file and the desired width of your print in the calculator. This will tell you the DPI, and if the file is suitable to print. You can also see the DPI automatically when you upload your file during the ordering process.
Keep in mind, DPI isn't the only thing to consider when preparing your artwork file. We recommend saving your file in RGB colour mode and as a high quality JPG or TIFF. If you're unsure whether your file is print ready, feel free to get in touch, we're always happy to help.
