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Pixel Density and High-DPI Displays

Learn how to create SDL applications that look great on modern displays across different platforms

Ryan McCombe
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Scaling Text in SDL
How can I make text scale properly with different DPI settings?
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Why Handle DPI Scaling
Why do we need to handle DPI scaling at all? Can't we just let the operating system handle it?
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Image Scaling and DPI
If I'm loading images for my game, do I need different versions for different DPI settings?
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DPI Scale Calculation
In GetDPIScale(), why do we only use the width to calculate the scale? What about height?
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DPI with SDL_Renderer
The example uses SDL_Surface. Does DPI scaling work differently with SDL_Renderer or SDL_Texture?
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UI Elements and DPI
How do I handle DPI scaling for UI elements like buttons that need to stay a specific physical size?
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