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We transform your slides into movies! ™
DPI (dots per inch, also known as PPI, points per inch) is simply a measure of how much detail is
extracted from your slide and stored in the JPG file. A bigger DPI number means more detail. We offer
two levels, 3000dpi and 2000dpi. 3000dpi has 50% more detail than 2000dpi. The amount of detail the
JPG file has determines how large a print you can make.
For example, at 3000dpi, from a 35mm slide, a print up to 13-1/2 inches X 9 inches can be made, which is
a nice size for making a standard 8 x 10 print with a little room for cropping. At 2000dpi, from that same
35mm slide, a print up to 9 inches X 6 inches can be made, or a standard 5 x 7 print with room for a little
cropping.
The table below lists the maximum size print that should be made at 3000dpi and 2000dpi for some
common size slides:
extracted from your slide and stored in the JPG file. A bigger DPI number means more detail. We offer
two levels, 3000dpi and 2000dpi. 3000dpi has 50% more detail than 2000dpi. The amount of detail the
JPG file has determines how large a print you can make.
For example, at 3000dpi, from a 35mm slide, a print up to 13-1/2 inches X 9 inches can be made, which is
a nice size for making a standard 8 x 10 print with a little room for cropping. At 2000dpi, from that same
35mm slide, a print up to 9 inches X 6 inches can be made, or a standard 5 x 7 print with room for a little
cropping.
The table below lists the maximum size print that should be made at 3000dpi and 2000dpi for some
common size slides:
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Your choice of 2000dpi or 3000dpi will not affect the sharpness of the video slide show we create. The
slide show is created at a resolution of a standard definition video DVD which is far less than 2000dpi.
So which should you choose, 2000dpi or 3000dpi?
If you prefer the ability to make prints larger than 2000dpi is capable of the answer is easy, go with
3000dpi. 3000dpi also gives you the option to more heavily crop an image and still have a nice size print.
If prints are of no interest to you than it's a tougher question. 2000dpi exceeds the requirements of an HD
television but no one knows what the future will bring. As with most things electronic, capabilities will
most likely increase.
Another factor is the quality of your slides. Poor slides will produce poor prints at 2000dpi, 3000dpi or
1000000dpi. If your slides are poor quality and will only be viewed on a TV or computer then 2000dpi is
probably your best choice. If your slides are of decent quality then 3000dpi is probably the better choice.
This is particularly true if your slides are smaller than 35mm or 126 instamatic formats and you'd like to
make prints from them.
Last, but not least is cost. 3000dpi costs more than 2000dpi. 3000dpi gives you a few more capabilities th
an 2000dpi but a 2000dpi slide image offers a great deal more capabilities than a slide! You get a huge
benefit for your money converting slides at the 2000dpi price. If the incremental cost for 3000dpi is not a
financial problem, you are getting 50% more data from every slide for very little extra cost.
slide show is created at a resolution of a standard definition video DVD which is far less than 2000dpi.
So which should you choose, 2000dpi or 3000dpi?
If you prefer the ability to make prints larger than 2000dpi is capable of the answer is easy, go with
3000dpi. 3000dpi also gives you the option to more heavily crop an image and still have a nice size print.
If prints are of no interest to you than it's a tougher question. 2000dpi exceeds the requirements of an HD
television but no one knows what the future will bring. As with most things electronic, capabilities will
most likely increase.
Another factor is the quality of your slides. Poor slides will produce poor prints at 2000dpi, 3000dpi or
1000000dpi. If your slides are poor quality and will only be viewed on a TV or computer then 2000dpi is
probably your best choice. If your slides are of decent quality then 3000dpi is probably the better choice.
This is particularly true if your slides are smaller than 35mm or 126 instamatic formats and you'd like to
make prints from them.
Last, but not least is cost. 3000dpi costs more than 2000dpi. 3000dpi gives you a few more capabilities th
an 2000dpi but a 2000dpi slide image offers a great deal more capabilities than a slide! You get a huge
benefit for your money converting slides at the 2000dpi price. If the incremental cost for 3000dpi is not a
financial problem, you are getting 50% more data from every slide for very little extra cost.
What is DPI?