How to Check DPI in Windows 10?

To find your current display scaling setting, which Windows 10 uses to adjust the size of text and apps based on your screen's resolution and DPI, follow these steps. This setting effectively controls how large elements appear on your screen.

Here's how to check this setting directly in Windows 10:

Finding Your Display Scaling Setting

Windows 10 manages screen element sizes using a scaling percentage rather than directly displaying a specific DPI value. This scaling setting is what most users are referring to when asking about "checking DPI".

Step-by-Step Guide

Utilizing the Windows Settings menu, you can easily locate your current scaling percentage.

1. Open Settings: Click the Start button and select the gear icon to open Settings, or press Windows key + I.
2. Navigate to System: In the Settings window, click on the System icon.
3. Go to Display: In the left-hand menu, select Display. This is where all your display-related settings are located.

You will find a section titled "Change the size of text, apps, and other items".

• Under this heading, you will see a slider or a dropdown menu showing a percentage (e.g., 100%, 125%, 150%).
• This DPI percentage, as mentioned in the reference, indicates your current display scaling level.

The percentage shown is your current setting. For example, 100% is the default scale, while 125% makes items 25% larger.

Quick Access Table

Here's a quick overview of the navigation path:

Understanding this scaling percentage helps you determine how large or small interface elements are appearing on your screen, which is the practical effect of the DPI setting in Windows 10's display configuration.