Lo-res images have around 72-pixels, or squares of color, per inch. Today, we usually only see pixelated images when images are enlarged or zoomed-in too much, or printed from a lo-res file. Ah, the memories ( retro video games, anyone?).Įarly video games looked pixelated because they used minimal colors on purpose to preserve memory and processing power. Those of us who pre-date smartphones might recall this distinctive, low-tech aesthetic from back in the day. This look is called “pixelated” because you can distinguish each pixel, in a block pattern. You can see why enlarging lo-res images gives blurry results. The lo-res image on the right looks great at its normal size (100%), but when we zoom in, it looks choppy. You can see pixels when you zoom in really closely to a picture, or if you try to enlarge an image beyond what it can handle. You usually don’t notice individual pixels because they all blend together to form the picture that you recognize. Images are made of tiny pixels (picture elements), or squares of color. Hi-res stands for high resolution, or denser image quality. In order to understand when a hi-res image is a must (such as for printing and enlarging), let’s go into what hi-res is in the first place. It can determine whether your company logo looks fuzzy vs. There really is a difference between lo- and hi-res. Moments later, he replies back: “Do you have that in hi-res?” Your coworker asks for a photo, so you quickly email him the one from the web.
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