How to Check the DPI of an Image
Learn how to inspect DPI metadata on Windows, macOS, Photoshop, or directly online in 5 seconds.
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Method 1: Instant Online Checker (Fastest)
Drop your image into PrintReady. It instantly reads EXIF, JFIF, and PNG chunks directly in your browser without uploading your files.
Method 2: On Windows PC
Right-click the image file → Select "Properties" → Click the "Details" tab → Scroll down to "Horizontal Resolution" and "Vertical Resolution".
Method 3: On Mac (Apple Preview)
Open the image in Preview → Press Command + I (Tools > Show Inspector) → Click the General Info tab → Look for "Image DPI".
Frequently Asked Questions
Many modern phones, web exports, and screenshots do not write DPI metadata into the file header. The image still has full pixel dimensions, which determine print size.