Question 1

How do you convert pixels to inches?

Accepted Answer

Divide pixels by PPI. 300 pixels at 100 PPI = 3 inches. Screen vs print PPI differs.

Question 2

What PPI should I use?

Accepted Answer

Web: typically 72-96 PPI. Print: 300 PPI standard. Mobile: 160-460+ PPI varies by device.

Question 3

What's the difference between points and pixels?

Accepted Answer

Points (1/72 inch) are absolute size units for print. Pixels depend on screen resolution. At 96 DPI (common monitors): 1 point ≈ 1.33 pixels.

Question 4

Why do designers use different typography units?

Accepted Answer

Points/picas from traditional typesetting. Pixels for screen design. Em/rem for responsive web design. Each optimizes for different output media.

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