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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
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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.

hatstead
hatstead
Inspiring
February 9, 2015

Is this an image that you will send to Amazon (Kindle) for them to process? If so, suggest that you go to File>save for web, and make the long side 800 px. Be sure to check "Constrain proportions". At the top left, the default file format is GIF. Change that to JPEG.

If you plan to print this image yourself, 300px/in is good.

For printing, it is recommended that the resolution be in the 240-300 px/in range.

Do you have a link to the above referenced guidelines?

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