Does changing DPI change the image quality or pixel dimensions?

No — DPI is just a metadata tag telling print software how many pixels to print per inch. The pixel data itself, and therefore on-screen quality, is unchanged. Only the intended print size changes.

Why isn't my new DPI showing up somewhere?

Some apps ignore the DPI tag entirely and always print at their own default. Check your print software's page setup or scaling options if the printed size still looks wrong.

Image DPI Converter

Image Tools

Change the DPI (print resolution) metadata stored inside a JPG or PNG file.

Drag & drop or click to upload

JPG or PNG — processed locally, never uploaded

What you can do with this tool

Set an image to 300 DPI before sending it to a print shop
Fix a photo that prints too large or too small because of its DPI tag

Frequently asked questions

Does changing DPI change the image quality or pixel dimensions?: No — DPI is just a metadata tag telling print software how many pixels to print per inch. The pixel data itself, and therefore on-screen quality, is unchanged. Only the intended print size changes.
Why isn't my new DPI showing up somewhere?: Some apps ignore the DPI tag entirely and always print at their own default. Check your print software's page setup or scaling options if the printed size still looks wrong.

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