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Jan 31, 2022 3:52 PM UTC
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Confused about ppi

Wat format do I select to achieve large printable canvases?

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Sjaani
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Feb 2, 2022 1:15 AM UTC

If you're sending it somewhere to be printed the general preference I believe is 300ppi. Or 150ppi as a minimum.

If you're tossing up between ppi and ppcm, keep in mind ppi is pixels per inch while ppcm is pixels per centimetre. Sending a file at 300ppcm will create an unnecessarily large file.

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Sjaani
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SjaaniCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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Feb 2, 2022 1:15 AM UTC

If you're sending it somewhere to be printed the general preference I believe is 300ppi. Or 150ppi as a minimum.

If you're tossing up between ppi and ppcm, keep in mind ppi is pixels per inch while ppcm is pixels per centimetre. Sending a file at 300ppcm will create an unnecessarily large file.

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