Understanding Pixels Per Inch (PPI)

Pixels per inch

Pixels Per Inch, also referred as pixel density, refers to the number of individual pixels that a computer display in a single inch area. PPI can also describe the resolution of an image scanner or digital camera. The apparent PPI of a computer monitor depends upon the screen resolution selected. A monitor set to 800 … Read more

Understanding Dots Per Inch (DPI)

Dots per inch

Dots Per Inch refers to the number of individual dots that a printer can produce in a single inch area on the paper. Therefore, a printer with a bigger dpi is capable to produce prints with higher graphical detail and quality. The range of DPI supported by a printer depends of the printer head technology. … Read more

Image File Formats – Types and Uses

Image file formats

There are approximately a number of 58 image file formats, but here will be described only the most widespread and used formats. JPEG (JPG, JPE) The JPEG (Joint Photography Experts Group) is the file format most used for storing and transmitting photographs over the internet. Most of digital cameras have the option to save images … Read more

ISO / ASA Camera & Film Sensitivity

The International Standards Organization has approved a standard measuring system for film/sensor sensitivity to light, which is named ISO. ISO values are marked as arithmetical numbers on photographic films or in digital camera settings as follows: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 The bigger the ISO number, the greater is the sensitivity to light. … Read more