https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=510629
Bug ID: 510629
Summary: Spectacle does not write correct DPI metadata to saved
images
Classification: Applications
Product: Spectacle
Version First 6.4.5
Reported In:
Platform: Arch Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: General
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
When saving screenshots, Spectacle does not correctly embed the DPI (dots per
inch) value in the image metadata. As a result, when the image is opened on
devices or displays with different DPI settings, the displayed physical size of
the image is incorrect — for example, screenshots appear larger or smaller than
intended.
This issue affects workflows where the image's physical dimensions are
important, such as documentation, printing, or high-DPI display consistency.
Steps to reproduce:
Take a screenshot using Spectacle.
Save the image as PNG or JPEG.
Inspect the image metadata using tools such as identify -verbose (ImageMagick)
or exiftool.
Expected behavior:
Spectacle should store the correct DPI value (e.g., 96 DPI or the actual screen
DPI) in the image metadata, so the image displays at the intended physical size
across different devices and applications.
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