DPI Detector

Measure your display's Dots Per Inch and pixel density accurately.

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Detected DPI / PPI

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Dots Per Inch

Device Pixel Ratio

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Physical vs. Logical Pixels

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What is DPI and PPI?

DPI (Dots Per Inch) and PPI (Pixels Per Inch) describe the resolution and pixel density of a display. While often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings in different contexts.

PPI (Pixels Per Inch)

Refers to the number of individual pixels that can be placed in a line within the span of 1 inch. Higher PPI results in sharper, more detailed images.

DPI (Dots Per Inch)

Originally a printing term, it refers to the number of physical dots of ink on a printed surface. In digital displays, it's often used to describe the scaling factor.

How is DPI detected?

This tool uses a hidden element with a fixed CSS size of 1 inch. By measuring how many pixels that 1-inch element occupies on your specific screen, we can calculate the exact PPI/DPI of your display. We also account for the Device Pixel Ratio (DPR) ensure accuracy on high-density Retina or 4K displays.