How to adjust mouse DPI on PC, Mac? All you need to know

Dots per inch (DPI) serves as a crucial metric to determine the sensitivity of a computer mouse. In simple words, it measures how far the on-screen cursor moves for each inch of physical mouse movement. You can customize it as per your preferences for a smooth working.

A question may arise: what is the best DPI for me? If you are an artist who uses a mouse for drawing, we suggest going for lower DPI, however, those who game and more may prefer a faster cursor movement.

How to change mouse DPI on PC?

• Go to start menu, select “Settings”
• Now, select “Devices”
• Locate and click on "Mouse" in the menu on the left-hand side
• Here, click on "Additional mouse options"
• In the "Mouse Properties", click on "Pointer Options"
• Use the slider labeled "Select a pointer speed" to increase or decrease DPI
• Sliding it to the left lowers DPI, while sliding it to the right increases DPI
• Now, click "Apply"
• You’re done. The DPI has been set.

How to change mouse DPI on Mac?

• Open the System Preferences app by clicking the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and selecting "System Preferences..."
• Within the System Preferences menu, click on "Mouse."
• Look for the "Tracking Speed" slider, which controls the mouse's DPI.
• Move the slider to the desired position and test the new DPI setting.
• After achieving the desired DPI, simply close the window to save the settings.

FAQs

1. What is DPI?
   DPI stands for dots per inch. It measures how sensitive mouse movements are.
2. What DPI should you set on your device?
   If you are an artist who uses a mouse for drawing, we suggest going for lower DPI, however, those who game and more may prefer a faster cursor movement.