Formula first
The guide derives pixels per cell directly from document DPI divided by tone LPI.
Interactive manga tone guide
Manga screentone LPI explained with an interactive calculator
Calculate pixels per tone cell, physical pitch, and dot geometry while comparing the same manga LPI across document resolutions without relying on a universal preset.
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Preview manga tones, inspect repeating raster periods, simulate resize and display interactions, and export reproducible halftone swatches entirely in your browser.
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Generate a reproducible manga halftone from explicit DPI, LPI, density, angle, physical size, and dot-shape controls, then export SVG, PNG, or JSON locally.
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Follow a tone cell through source, export, and display sampling with an interactive diagram, then use a practical preflight sequence for digital and printed manga.
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Convert manga DPI, LPI, density, and angle into tone-cell pitch, dot or inverse-hole size, aliasing risk, and a live downloadable screentone preview.
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Inspect a local manga tone raster at true 100% pixel scale, estimate its horizontal and vertical repeat periods, and compare it with a clearly labeled resize simulation.
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Calculate manga canvas pixels for B5, A5, and custom trim sizes. Include bleed and safe-area guidance for monochrome or color artwork.
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Resolution comparison
See the currently selected LPI recalculated at 300, 600, and 1200 DPI.
Density distinction
The live geometry separates cell frequency from how much of each cell is filled.
Manga Screentone LPI Guide FAQ
Production answers without the guesswork
What does LPI mean in a manga screentone?+
LPI is the number of repeating tone cells per physical inch. It is distinct from document DPI.
How do I calculate pixels per tone cell?+
Divide document DPI by tone LPI. A 600 DPI document with a 60 LPI tone has ten source pixels per cell before resizing.
Is one LPI best for every manga page?+
No. Final size, document resolution, resizing, overlap, output method, and printer behavior all affect the useful choice.