Dippi – calculate display info like DPI and aspect ratio

Dippi is a tool which can analyze any display. Input a few simple details and figure out the aspect ratio, DPI, and other details of a particular display.

It’s useful for deciding which laptop or external monitor to purchase, and if it would be considered HiDPI.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

• Find out if a display is a good choice based on its size and resolution.
• Get advice about different densities.
• Learn the logical resolution.
• Differentiate between laptops and desktop displays.
• Stupid simple: all in a cute li’l window.
• Works out if a display’s density is:
  • Very Low DPI,
  • Fairly Low DPI,
  • Ideal for LoDPI,
  • Potentially Problematic,
  • Ideal for HiDPI,
  • Fairly High for HiDPI, or
  • Too High DPI.

Website: github.com/cassidyjames/dippi
Support:
Developer: Cassidy James Blaede
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Dippi is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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