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Change PDF Resolution

How it works

Upload a PDF file and set your desired DPI. The tool will resample images to match your target resolution.

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Optimize Resolution for Print & Web

DPI (Dots Per Inch) determines the sharpness of your document. While 72 DPI is standard for screens, professional printing requires 300 DPI or higher. Our PDF DPI Changer Pro gives you granular control over this setting. Unlike basic tools, PDFFans offers advanced Resampling Methods like Lanczos, ensuring that when you change the resolution, your images and text remain crisp and devoid of artifacts, whether you are upscaling for a billboard or downscaling for an email.

How to Change PDF DPI:

1. Upload PDF: Use the upload area to load your document.
2. Set Target DPI: Enter your desired value (e.g., type 300 for print quality).
3. Select Method: Choose a Resampling Method. We recommend "Lanczos" for the highest quality.
4. Process: Click Process PDF to apply the new resolution.

Why is DPI Important?

🖨️ Print Ready: Convert low-res files to 300 DPI to meet printer requirements.
📉 Reduce Size: Lower the DPI to 72 or 96 to drastically shrink file size for web sharing.
💎 Lanczos Resampling: Use professional-grade algorithms to prevent blurriness when resizing.
⚙️ Output Control: Maintain the original format or convert as needed.
🆓 100% Free: Professional resolution tools without the software price tag.

Common Questions about Changing PDF DPI

Q: What is the best DPI for printing?

A: The industry standard for high-quality printing is 300 DPI. Anything lower might look pixelated on paper.

Q: Does increasing DPI improve a blurry image?

A: Technically, you cannot "create" detail that isn't there. However, using the "Lanczos" resampling method helps smooth out edges when upscaling, making it look better than a standard stretch.

Q: What is Lanczos resampling?

A: It is a mathematical formula used to resize images that provides the best compromise between sharpness and smoothness (removing aliasing).

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