Print Screen Resolution 2

[Stoker]

Is there any way to change the resolution of the image created from a screen capture via print screen? I would like to do print screens at a higher resolution. Changing the display resolution does not affect the print screen resolution.

 

[swertel]

What program are you using to view your print screens?

 

[Stoker]

I sometimes do a print screen and "paste as new image" into MS Photo Editor. I would like to ensure that the resolution
is maximized.

 

[swertel]

That's the way that I typically do a print screen.

I guess my question then is, do you really want different resolution or different clarity in the pasted image? If the latter, then what application are you using the pasted image for? The final viewing will depend on your printer if printed. Word changes the clarity even more if viewing electronically. Web page viewing will depend on the final users' settings.

I have found that the clarity on the screen is terrible because of the automatic scaling done by Editor. If I adjust the scale to 100%, the pasted image looks exactly like the original, assuming Editor is maximized.

Changing the resolution on the screen will only effect how much information is shown on the screen at any one time: i.e. icons are smaller and therefore more fit on screen, fonts are a little smaller, application windows show more of the data. A print screen dumps all that information to a temporay file (clipboard) that you then paste-as-new. If you really do mean change screen resolution, then you should be seeing more or less information on your print screen depending on your resolution settings. I would recommend the highest resolution of 1024 x 768 for your screen dumps (print screens) if used in another application because other users may only have a resolution up to 1024 x 768.

--Scott

 

[MadMango]

In general, screen resolution is 72dpi, regardless of the display settings. All graphics for the web are optimized for 72dpi for this reason. "Happy the Hare at morning for she is ignorant to the Hunter's waking thoughts."

 

[Stoker]

Thanks for the input. I agree that there are two variables at work: the resolution of the image and the resolution of the display. I was hoping to be able to control the resolution (dpi) of the image, but apparently this cannot be done.

 

[Kenneth]

Here's an option (although not a very good one). Some graphics programs (example: PolyView) will let you "resize" an image (by interpolating new "in between" pixels). Of course your resized (larger) image is only as good as the interpolation (resolution and edge sharpness will suffer). You may reclaim some of the lost definition using the "edge filters", image "enhancement", or "sharpness" settings/functions, but I'm afraid it might be a losing battle and may not be worth the effort...