Question 1

What resolution for print?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI for photos, 600 DPI for sharp text/line art, 1200+ DPI for professional printing.

Question 2

Does higher print resolution always mean better?

Accepted Answer

Beyond 300 DPI for photos, human eye can't distinguish. But for fine lines/text, 600+ helps.

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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