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Is my artwork 300 DPI?

It depends on how large you print it. Divide the pixels by the inches: a 2048 pixel file is 300 DPI at about 6.8 inches wide and 150 DPI at about 13.6 inches.

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A round eagle badge with spread wings, on a dark shirt color
A file made here. The shirt is a drawing.
Print widthPixels needed at 300 DPIPixels needed at 150 DPI
3.5 in (left chest)1050525
6.8 in20481024
11 in (full front)33001650

Before you start

You need
The pixel size of your file and the width you want to print.
You get
From Dropdtf: a PNG up to 2048 pixels on its long side.
Time
Usually under a minute.
Cost
The preview is free and shows the pixel size and the size in inches.

Step by step

  1. A round eagle badge with spread wings
    01Find the pixel size.

    File info or image properties shows it, for example 2048 by 1700.

  2. A round eagle badge with spread wings, on a dark shirt color
    02Decide the print width.

    Measure the print area on the garment in inches.

  3. 03Divide.

    Pixels divided by inches is the DPI you will print at.

Enlarging

Scaling a file up in an editor adds pixels, not detail. Bold shapes survive it; small type and fine lines go soft.

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