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fitkit777
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February 8, 2015
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change image from 300 to 72 dpi with Photoshop elements 13?

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Want to buy an image for a Kindle cover which is only available in the size required by Kindle as a 300 dpi image.Can I change It to 72 dpi with my Photoshop elements 13?

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Correct answer 99jon

I do know Kindle instructs 2500 on the longest side.^_^


So if your original is larger why not go for 2500

Open your Original and choose:

File >> Save for Web

Select from the file type menu Jpeg max quality.

The setting is usually about 60 but you can push the slider up to 100 for no compression.

Under the section marked new size leave the width and height linked and type 2500 in the width box. The height will change automatically. Use the height box if that is the longest edge.

Then click OK.

Save with a different name.

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hatstead
hatstead
Inspiring
February 8, 2015

Yes.

Go to Image>Resize>Image size.

Why would you want to reduce the resolution of the file from 300 px/in to 72 px/in?

By the way, px/in = pixels per inch, which reflects the resolution.

dpi = dots per inch, a value which reflects the ink droplets deposited by the printer.

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fitkit777Author
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February 9, 2015

I want to use this image as a Kindle cover, and Kindle guidelines say "Be sure to save your file with 72 dots per inch (dpi)), and the  image I bought is 300 dpi.

Thanks for your help. ^_^

So I imagine I should close this thread now was soon but I'm not sure how.

99jon
99jon
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February 10, 2015

Adobe Photoshop is showing me which files are open.

in that little Image showing me the open file where I've reduced compression to none, some letters are hard to see. Can reducing compression to zero cause problems?

How would I see how that cover would look on the Web or in a thumbnail (Which I understand some people have on their Kindle)?


Use between 60 and 100. Try 90- but not zero.

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