Simple DPI Question (I Think)

**mixpix72** · 08-12-2009

How do you change the dpi? or determine what the current dpi is. the reason i ask is i am doing a couple projects and i am thinking that one day i may print them out, and i understand you need to have a really high dpi for it to turn out crisp. thanks fo rthe help and +rep to anyone with a legit answer.

**Kyaw** · 08-12-2009

When you make a new file/ image...

File > New >

Then you change the DPI in the highlighted area.

I dont think you can change the DPI of an image if its already made...
guide me on this if im wrong!

**Cliché-Skating** · 08-12-2009

When you scan your picture , obviously a box will come up showing you the details of the scan , preview scan , etc. etc.

Somewhere it should say scan settings , then in there there should be a drop down box of some sort showing you the available settings.

If your printing something i reccommend you scan at 300 DPI.

**Demon2005** · 08-12-2009

I use 300dpi whenever I can, but for making sigs and avvys that will never be printed. I drop it down to internet resolution 72dpi. keeps the file size low.

Kyaw, you can adjust the resolution of a made image as long as it's unlocked.

**Kyaw** · 08-12-2009

Originally Posted by Demon2005

I use 300dpi whenever I can, but for making sigs and avvys that will never be printed. I drop it down to internet resolution 72dpi. keeps the file size low.

Kyaw, you can adjust the resolution of a made image as long as it's unlocked.

Do you go into image size?
Last time i tried i cant.

BTW, i dont make my sigs as 300 DPI, its just there for an example.

**Cliché-Skating** · 08-12-2009

He says he wants to print stuff , so 300 DPI is the best res.

**Demon2005** · 08-12-2009

Originally Posted by Kyaw

Do you go into image size?
Last time i tried i cant.

yes. open an image in PS, then click on image size and adjust the resolution, it's the last box in the window.

**mixpix72** · 08-13-2009

hey guys thanks alot i really appreciate it. that is what i thought kyaw but i wasnt too sure. this will help me out alot because i was doing some mock business cards and i was thinking of doing a couple for my friends so i wanted to know incase they wanted them printed. i will post one later if you would like (mind you they are just mock ups) +rep for you all (if i can)

EDIT: kyaw and cliche sorry but it wont let me give +rep it says i have to spread it around, but i am pretty sure i have thanks again i will try later.