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What are the advantages/disadvantages of increasing the DPI of a photo from say, 72 to 300?

Does it just mean the photo will be smaller but better quality?

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Platinum said:
What are the advantages/disadvantages of increasing the DPI of a photo from say, 72 to 300?

Does it just mean the photo will be smaller but better quality?


When printing, yes.

When displaying on a monitor, DPI has no meaning at all.

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