Dpi Ppi Calculator Windows 10

DPI/PPI Calculation Formula:

\[ DPI = \frac{\sqrt{Width^2 + Height^2}}{Diagonal\ Size} \]

Screen Width:

pixels

Screen Height:

pixels

Screen Diagonal Size:

inches

Windows DPI Scaling:

Physical PPI:

Effective DPI (with Windows scaling):

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1. What is DPI and PPI?

DPI (Dots Per Inch) refers to the number of dots a printer can produce in a one-inch line. PPI (Pixels Per Inch) refers to the number of pixels displayed per inch on a digital screen. In Windows, DPI scaling affects how content is displayed on high-resolution screens.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

\[ PPI = \frac{\sqrt{Width^2 + Height^2}}{Diagonal\ Size} \]

Where:

\( Width \) — Screen width in pixels
\( Height \) — Screen height in pixels
\( Diagonal\ Size \) — Screen diagonal size in inches

Windows DPI Scaling: Windows scaling percentage affects how content is displayed. The effective DPI is calculated by adjusting the physical PPI based on the scaling factor.

3. Importance of DPI/PPI Calculation

Details: Understanding your display's DPI/PPI is crucial for graphic design, web development, and ensuring proper display scaling in Windows 10. Higher PPI displays show more detail but may require scaling for comfortable viewing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your screen resolution in pixels, the diagonal size of your screen in inches, and select your Windows DPI scaling setting. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between DPI and PPI?
A: PPI refers to pixel density on screens, while DPI refers to dot density in printing. In Windows settings, "DPI" often refers to display scaling.

Q2: What is a good PPI for a monitor?
A: Standard monitors are around 90-110 PPI. "Retina" or high-DPI displays are typically 200+ PPI. Higher PPI provides sharper images but may require scaling.

Q3: How does Windows DPI scaling work?
A: Windows scaling increases the size of UI elements on high-PPI displays to maintain readability. At 150% scaling, elements are 1.5x larger than at 100%.

Q4: Should I use Windows scaling or application scaling?
A: For most users, Windows scaling is sufficient. Some applications have their own scaling settings that may work better for specific use cases.

Q5: How do I find my screen resolution and size?
A: Right-click on desktop > Display settings shows resolution. Screen size is usually listed in the monitor specifications or measured diagonally.