The size of every matplotlib element is determined by the interaction of three properties: Size in inches: Get current size via: fig.get_size_inches() and change it via fig.set_size_inches(). The default size is (6.4, 4.8). dpi (dots/pixels per inch): Get current dpi via: fig.get_dpi() and change it via fig.set_dpi(). More @Wikipedia
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