DPI for Web Images
For web performance, pixel dimensions, compression, and format choice matter more than DPI metadata alone.
This guide helps you choose practical screen export settings while preserving visual quality.
Screen DPI vs Web Quality
Browsers render images by CSS/layout size and available pixels. That means a 2000px-wide image often displays better than a smaller one regardless of embedded DPI value.
Recommended Export Workflow
- Resize to actual display needs.
- Use WebP/JPEG based on content.
- Compress to quality threshold.
- Verify loading speed and visual clarity.
FAQ
Should web images be 72 DPI?
72 DPI is common metadata for screen workflows, but pixel dimensions are what mostly affect quality.
Does changing DPI improve website SEO?
Indirectly only. Better performance from optimized dimensions and compression helps more.