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Change Image DPI

This tool changes the DPI of an image, for example from 72 to 300 DPI, which many job portals, exam forms and print shops ask for. For JPG and PNG files the new DPI is written into the file without touching a single pixel, so there is no quality loss and the file size barely changes. If you need a set print size, switch to Resize for a print size, enter the width in cm, mm or inches, and the image is resampled to the right number of pixels at your DPI. The tool shows the current DPI and the print size it gives. It works on one photo or a whole folder, and nothing is uploaded.

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Bulk supported. Add several files and they are processed in a queue with one ZIP download. The same settings apply to every file, and nothing leaves your device.

How to use

01

Add your images

Drop, paste or import JPG, PNG or other images. The first file's pixel size and stored DPI appear at the top, or a note that no DPI is stored.

02

Pick the DPI and mode

Tap 72, 96, 150, 200, 300 or 600, or type any value. Keep Only the DPI value to leave the pixels alone, or choose Resize for a print size and enter a width.

03

Download

Press Set 300 DPI (or your value). Files save with a -300dpi suffix, and several files download as one ZIP. The result line shows the print size in cm and inches.

Why Change Image DPI

Pixels, DPI and print size

Print size equals pixels divided by DPI. The same photo can print small and sharp or large and soft, depending only on the DPI you give it. Use the table to see how many pixels you need for common sizes.

For sharp prints, aim for 300 DPI at the final size. For screens, DPI does not matter at all; only the pixel size does.

Print sizePixels at 300 DPIPixels at 150 DPI
3.5 x 4.5 cm passport photo413 x 531207 x 266
2 x 2 in photo600 x 600300 x 300
4 x 6 in print1200 x 1800600 x 900
5 x 7 in print1500 x 2100750 x 1050
A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)2480 x 35081240 x 1754

Why forms ask for 300 DPI

Exam and job portals often copy print rules into their upload instructions, so they ask for 300 DPI even though they show the photo on screen. What they usually check is the value stored in the file, plus the pixel size and the size in KB.

Set the DPI here without changing the pixels, then check the other limits. If the form also gives a size in cm, use Resize for a print size, or the Image Resizer, which can hit a KB limit too.

Common questions

How do I change an image to 300 DPI?
Drop the image in, tap 300 and press Set 300 DPI. For JPG and PNG files only the resolution value inside the file changes, so the picture looks exactly the same. Most forms and print shops that ask for 300 DPI read that value.
Does changing DPI change the image quality or size in pixels?
Not in Only the DPI value mode. DPI is just a number that tells printers how many pixels to put in each inch, so the pixels and quality stay the same. Only the print size changes: 1200 pixels at 300 DPI prints 4 inches wide, at 150 DPI it prints 8 inches wide.
When should I use Resize for a print size instead?
When a form or printer asks for both a DPI and a physical size, such as 3.5 cm wide at 300 DPI. Choose Resize for a print size, enter 3.5 and cm, and the image is scaled to 413 pixels wide with the DPI set to 300. The height follows the photo's shape.
Which file formats keep the DPI setting?
JPG stores it in the JFIF header (and in EXIF when present), PNG stores it in a pHYs chunk, and TIFF has resolution tags. WebP, GIF and HEIC have no standard DPI field, so with Keep original those files are saved as PNG with the new DPI.
Why does my image show 72 or 96 DPI in Windows or Photoshop?
Many phone and screenshot images store no DPI at all, and programs then assume 72 or 96. That number means nothing for the pixels. This tool shows none (most apps assume 72 or 96) in that case and writes a real value into the file.
Can I change DPI without increasing the file size in KB?
Yes. The lossless mode changes a few bytes in the file header, so a 48 KB JPG stays about 48 KB. That matters for forms that ask for 300 DPI and a size limit in KB at the same time.
Can I set the DPI of many photos at once?
Yes. Drop them all in or choose a folder. Every file gets the same DPI and mode, each is saved with a -dpi suffix in its name, and Download all saves one ZIP.
Is the DPI changer safe for ID photos and signatures?
Yes. The files are read and written in your browser tab and never uploaded, so ID photos, signatures and documents stay on your device.

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