What resolution should I use when digitizing?

Note that resolution is not the only consideration when digitizing. See Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials (FADGI). In short, it depends on what is being digitized and the intended use of the digitized image. The Technical Guidelines provide performance metrics that include recommended resolution for different types of materials.


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