How to convert your DPI file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your DPI file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert DPI to another file type
The converter easily converts your DPI file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- DPI to PPI
- DPI to PX
- DPI to KB
- DPI to TMP
- DPI to TEMP
- DPI to CACHE
- DPI to LOG
- DPI to BAK
- DPI to OLD
- DPI to NEW
- DPI to PART
- DPI to DOWNLOAD
Convert a file to DPI
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the DPI file type—in the best quality.
- DEVICE to DPI
- CACHE to DPI
- SOCK to DPI
- SYMLINK to DPI
- PID to DPI
- MOUNT to DPI
- FIFO to DPI
- LOG to DPI
- PIPE to DPI
- TMP to DPI
- JUNCTION to DPI
- TEMP to DPI
About DPI files
DPI, or Dots Per Inch, is not a file type but a measure of spatial printing or video dot density. It s often confused with file formats but is crucial in understanding image resolution. When working with images, DPI information is typically embedded in formats like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and PDF, affecting the quality of printed outputs.
While DPI itself isn't converted, the files containing DPI settings often are. Converting image files with DPI settings can be done using software like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and CorelDRAW. These programs allow you to adjust image resolution and convert between formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, and more.
When converting files, it's essential to maintain the quality associated with the DPI. Challenges include preserving image clarity and ensuring the file size doesn't balloon unnecessarily. A lower DPI might result in pixelated prints, while a higher DPI can create larger file sizes that are cumbersome to handle.
While DPI files offer precise control over image quality in print, they can be cumbersome for digital sharing due to their larger file size and complexity. This is why using a reliable conversion service is beneficial. We recommend using Convert.Guru, where you can simply drag-n-drop your DPI-associated files to convert them into more manageable formats like JPEG or PNG. This service simplifies the conversion process, ensuring that your files are easy to share without sacrificing quality.
For more in-depth information on DPI, check out the Wikipedia page on DPI.
The DPI Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best DPI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.