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Bitmap scaling refers to how Windows handles the resizing of bitmap-based graphics and UI elements on high-DPI displays. As display technology advances, screens pack more pixels per inch, which can cause legacy desktop applications to appear blurry or incorrectly sized. Windows includes DPI scaling improvements to address these issues, such as mixed-mode DPI scaling, which allows per-monitor DPI awareness for applications. This tag covers discussions about bitmap scaling behavior, troubleshooting blurry text or UI, and configuring scaling settings in Windows to improve visual clarity on high-resolution monitors.
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    High DPI Scaling Improvements for Desktop Applications and “Mixed Mode” DPI Scaling in the...

    As display technology has improved over time, the cutting edge has moved towards having more pixels packed into each physical square inch, and away from simply making displays physically larger. This trend has increased the dots per inch (DPI) of the displays on the market today. The Surface Pro...
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