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Photoshop Processing

How to Change the DPI in Photoshop

Szilard Kovacs
by Szilard Kovacs
Last updated: 21/10/2024-2 min read
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Learning to change the DPI in Photoshop can enhance your image quality remarkably. This article provides a simple step-by-step guide to help you navigate this process with ease, improving your editing skills and overall digital design experience.

Step 1. Open the Image in Photoshop

Start by opening Adobe Photoshop. Click on the ‘File’ tab on the top left corner and select ‘Open’. Browse your files, locate the image you want to modify, and click ‘Open’.

Step 2. Navigate to the Image Menu

Once your image is open, look for the ‘Image’ tab in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu. In the dropdown menu, you will find an option labeled ‘Image Size’. Click on it to open a new dialog box with various image size settings.

Adobe Photoshop open, displaying the interface with an open image, and the user has selected a tool to use in editing the photo.

Step 3. Access the ‘Resolution’ Field

In the ‘Image Size’ dialog box, look for the ‘Resolution’ field. This is where you can adjust the DPI (dots per inch) of your image. Click on the box next to ‘Resolution’ to make any changes.

A software interface for photo editing, showcasing the Image Star feature with selected properties for a nature landscape photo.

Step 3.1 Inputting a Specific DPI

To input a specific DPI, simply type the desired number into the ‘Resolution’ box.

Step 3.2 Using the Up and Down Arrows to Adjust DPI

If you prefer, you can use the up and down arrows next to the box to increase or decrease the DPI value.

Step 4. Ensure the ‘Resample’ Checkbox is Unchecked

Check the ‘Resample’ checkbox below the ‘Resolution’ field. If it’s checked, uncheck it. This ensures the image’s dimensions remain constant while changing the DPI.

A photo editing software, where a landscape photo is being edited in a zoomed-in view, with various panels and settings visible on the screen.

Step 5. Click ‘OK’ to Apply the Changes

Once you’re happy with the new DPI, click the ‘OK’ button at the bottom of the dialog box to apply your changes.

Adobe Photoshop, with the interface elements like menus, tool options and settings visible.

Step 6. Save the Image with the New DPI

Finally, save your image to preserve the new DPI. Click ‘File’ > ‘Save As’, choose your desired location, and click ‘Save’. Your image now has a new DPI.

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