In graphic design, what does the term DPI stand for?

In graphic design, what does the term DPI stand for?

  1. Digital Picture Index
  2. Dots Per Inch ✓
  3. Data Process Indicator
  4. Digital Processing Interface

Explanation

DPI measures image resolution by counting dots of ink or pixels in one inch. Higher DPI means sharper, more detailed images. Printers and scanners use DPI to describe quality.

DPI isn’t about indexing pictures or processing data. It specifically measures how fine the dots are in printed or digital images.

Photos for printing need high DPI like 300 or more. Web images can use lower DPI since screens display differently than paper.