How to Increase DPI When Scanning a Document (5 Steps)

1. Turn on your scanner and open Adobe Photoshop or other design and scanning software.
2. Go to the “File” menu and select “Import” and then “From Scanner,” or choose the name of your particular scanner, such as “HP Scanjet G4050” or “Epson V500.” A new window will open.
3. Specify the kind of document you are scanning (color, black and white, or text only) and select a file format for the scanned document. For higher image quality, choose TIF (Tagged Image File).
4. Select your desired image DPI. There is an upper limit, but many scanners today can support DPI resolutions over 1,000.
5. Click “Preview,” and the scanner will generate a preview scan, allowing you to see if the DPI you selected yields a high enough resolution. Make changes if necessary, and then click “Scan” to scan the document.