A crucial step in the printing process is checking the printing resolution for sharpness. Each pixel of an image is created by a number of dots of ink or toner, and this can significantly affect the sharpness and clarity of the final print.

If the resolution is low, the image will be blurry and pixelated, while if the resolution is high, the image will be sharp and detailed. Therefore, it is important to check the printing resolution before sending any artwork to print to ensure that the final product meets the desired level of sharpness and quality.

How do I check the DPI of my Artwork?

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP method

To check the DPI (dots per inch) of digital artwork on Adobe Photoshop, you can follow these easy steps:

1. Open your artwork in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Go to the “Image” menu and click on “Image Size”.
3. In the “Image Size” dialog box, you will see the current DPI value in the “Resolution” field. If the “Resample Image” checkbox is checked, uncheck it to make sure that the pixel dimensions remain the same.
4. If you need to change the DPI, simply enter the desired value in the “Resolution” field. Make sure that the “Constrain Proportions” checkbox is checked so that the width and height of the image adjust proportionally.
5. Once you have made the necessary changes, click “OK” to save the changes and close the dialog box.

That’s it! You have now checked and possibly changed the DPI of your digital artwork on Adobe Photoshop.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR method

To check the DPI (dots per inch) of digital artwork on Adobe Illustrator, you can follow these easy steps:

1. Open your artwork in Adobe Illustrator.
2. Go to the “File” menu and click on “Document Setup”.
3. In the “Document Setup” dialog box, click on the “Edit Artboards” button.
4. In the “Artboard Options” dialog box, you will see the current DPI value in the “Raster Effects” field. This is the DPI used for any raster effects applied to your artwork, such as drop shadows or blurs.
5. If you need to change the DPI, simply enter the desired value in the “Raster Effects” field.
6. Click “OK” to save the changes and close the dialog box.

That’s it! You have now checked and possibly changed the DPI of your digital artwork on Adobe Illustrator. Note that changing the DPI in Illustrator only affects raster effects, and not the vector artwork itself, which is resolution independent.

CORELDRAW method

To check the DPI (dots per inch) of digital artwork on CorelDRAW, you can follow these easy steps:

1. Open your artwork in CorelDRAW.
2. Go to the “Layout” menu and click on “Page Setup”.
3. In the “Page Setup” dialog box, click on the “Advanced” tab.
4. Under the “Bitmaps” section, you will see the current DPI value in the “Resolution” field. This is the DPI used for any bitmaps or raster images in your artwork.
5. If you need to change the DPI, simply enter the desired value in the “Resolution” field.
6. Click “OK” to save the changes and close the dialog box.

That’s it! You have now checked and possibly changed the DPI of your digital artwork on CorelDRAW. Note that changing the DPI in CorelDRAW only affects bitmaps or raster images, and not vector graphics, which are resolution independent.

CANVA Desktop method

To check the DPI (dots per inch) of digital artwork on Canva desktop, you can follow these easy steps:

1. Open your artwork in Canva desktop.
2. Go to the “File” menu and click on “Download”.
3. In the “Download” dialog box, click on the “More” button to reveal more options.
4. In the “More” options, you will see the current DPI value in the “Quality” section. This is the DPI used for the downloaded image.
5. If you need to change the DPI, simply select the desired value from the dropdown menu.
6. Click the “Download” button to save the image to your computer.

That’s it! You have now checked and possibly changed the DPI of your digital artwork on Canva desktop. Note that Canva automatically optimizes the image quality based on the selected download format and size, so the DPI value may vary depending on your download settings.

CANVA Mobile method

To check the DPI (dots per inch) of digital artwork on Canva mobile app, you can follow these easy steps:

1. Open your artwork in Canva mobile app.
2. Tap on the three dots icon on the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on “Download” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Download” dialog box, select the desired image format and size.
5. The DPI value will be displayed below the size options.
6. If you need to change the DPI, you can select a different size option to adjust the DPI accordingly.
7. Tap on “Download” to save the image to your device.

That’s it! You have now checked and possibly changed the DPI of your digital artwork on Canva mobile app. Note that the DPI value may vary depending on your download settings and the resolution of your device’s screen.

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