300 DPI Is a Lie (Unless You Understand This)

Think 300 DPI guarantees print quality? It doesn’t. In this video, I break down what actually determines whether your images print sharp—from pixel dimensions to print size—and why DPI alone is often misunderstood. You’ll see where the 300 DPI rule came from, why it still gets repeated, and how to avoid common mistakes when delivering files to clients, designers, or labs. If you’ve ever been told your image “isn’t 300 DPI,” this will clarify exactly what’s going on and what actually matters. 🖥️ Want to go deeper into mastering print resolution, lighting, and retouching? Join the John Gress Academy – my members-only online platform: https://www.johngress.com/academy — 📚 Sources https://draftingmanuals.tpub.com/14066/css/Halftones-Cont-61.htm https://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/pdf_publications/pdf/atlas_halftone.pdf https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/Image_resolutions.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halftone?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.globalinkjetsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/Introduction-to-Image-Quality-Issues.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com — Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Let’s clear this up 02:31 - Where the Myth Came From 04:26 - What Actually Determines Quality 05:39 - Final Thoughts Click here for a full list of all the gear I use in the studio - https://johngress.com/gear/ Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. #300DPI #PrintResolution #PhotographyTips #PhotoMyths #imagequality