Resolution value is changing for unknown reason

[Andymann]

I have some images in web resolution, saved as 72dpi via PS CS 2. I want to embedd my Metadata via PM 5.x. First control of my images shows the correct resolution of 72 dpi. After adding my Metadata via PM the resolution switches for some unknown reason from 72 dpi up to strange 508dpi. I remember same behaviour in the previous PM 4.6.

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[Kirk Baker]

I have some images in web resolution, saved as 72dpi via PS CS 2. I want to embedd my Metadata via PM 5.x. First control of my images shows the correct resolution of 72 dpi. After adding my Metadata via PM the resolution switches for some unknown reason from 72 dpi up to strange 508dpi. I remember same behaviour in the previous PM 4.6.

What specific metadata are you adding?  IPTC?  GPS coordinates?

-Kirk

[Andymann]

IPTC, no GPS

[dennis]

Hmm, this is like having 200 pixels / inch but expressed as cm / inch (200 * 2.54 = 508).

In the PM Files preference, do you have the box checked to "Add Photoshop resolution info to Camera JPEGs during IPTC update"?  What is your preference for Resolution units (pixels per inch or pixels per cm)?

What variable are you using to display resolution (PM has three variables: {resolution}, {resolutioninches}, an {resolutioncms})?

Try unchecking the "add resolution" box if you have it checked.  This setting is mainly for "camera JPEGs" which means files that are straight from a camera where the resolution may not be properly set (e.g. a 16 megapixel image at 72 DPI is quite a large print size).  Remember, PM isn't changing your image dimension, just the resolution info that is used when the photo is actually printed (and of course this can be and should probably be overridden during printing).

--dennis

[Andymann]

Hi Dennis,

haven't changed anything yet. Below are the current settings. Please let me know in which order I shall try to solve this issue. Thank you.

In the PM Files preference, do you have the box checked to "Add Photoshop resolution info to Camera JPEGs during IPTC update"?

- this box is checked

What is your preference for Resolution units (pixels per inch or pixels per cm)?

- pixels per cm

What variable are you using to display resolution (PM has three variables: {resolution}, {resolutioninches}, an {resolutioncms})?

- Aufloesung: {resolutioninches}

[dennis]

What is the value you have for "Default image resolution to use"?  This would be in pixels per cm.  Is it 200?  If so, then when you use {resolutioninches} you should see 508.

200 pixels per cm = 508 pixels per inch

If you don't want PM to modify the resolution just uncheck the "add resolution" box.

--dennis

[Andymann]

It seems that unchecking the box "add resolution.." has solved the issue.