StarTools

Are output files limited to just 72dpi or, is there a way to "boost" the output resolution higher? I would hope that
I could save a file at 300dpi for printing purposes? Thanks for any help.

Hi,

You can change the encoded preferred DPI of an image easily using numerous programs (The GIMP, Photoshop, etc.). StarTools exports - where it can - DPI-less or default/minimal encodings.

Changing DPI obviously won't magically change the resolution or create more detail though - it will just inform other software what the pixel density should be and how many pixels to cram into a real-world measure of distance.

This is a useful link on the subject.

Hope this helps!

admin wrote:Hi,

You can change the encoded preferred DPI of an image easily using numerous programs (The GIMP, Photoshop, etc.). StarTools exports - where it can - DPI-less or default/minimal encodings.

Changing DPI obviously won't magically change the resolution or create more detail though - it will just inform other software what the pixel density should be and how many pixels to cram into a real-world measure of distance.

This is a useful link on the subject.

Hope this helps!

I thank you for your your reply. I understand the concepts of dpi and software resampling. There would be an advantage however, if Star Tools would give users a choice of output files in different DPI sizes. So, 72dpi is the only option according to your answer? A choice of 96, 150, 300dpi,...etc...would be ideal.