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Domplex
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May 28, 2023
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Wrong pixel size export (PNG)

  • May 28, 2023
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Hey people!
I have a workspace of 4500x5400 pixels. Unfortunately, AI exported the PNG to me in 18570x22500 pixels instead of 4500x5400 pixels.

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Just export at 72 ppi to keep the same amount of pixels.

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Test Screen Name
Legend
May 28, 2023

It's very confusing, but Illustrator doesn't really have a workspace size in pixels. Yes, it pretends to! But that "pixel size" is just a size in 1/72 inch. 

When you export, if your ppi matches (that is, if ppi is also 72) then you get a a PNG which is (rather by accident) just the size you expect.

It's always been this way, so I guess you used to have 72 ppi selected in export.

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 28, 2023

Just export at 72 ppi to keep the same amount of pixels.

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DomplexAuthor
Participant
May 28, 2023

OK, now it's back! 

How come it worked before without any problems and now it doesn't anymore?

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
Community Expert
May 28, 2023

The pixel amount you mentioned is what you get when you export at 300 ppi.

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