diff --git a/reduction_tools/partialator.py b/reduction_tools/partialator.py
index 00c07d9..834a3d9 100644
--- a/reduction_tools/partialator.py
+++ b/reduction_tools/partialator.py
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         "-r",
         "--resolution",
         help="high res limit - need something here. Default set to 1.3",
-        type=int,
+        type=float,
         default=1.3
     )
     args = parser.parse_args()
diff --git a/reduction_tools/push_res_scan.py b/reduction_tools/push_res_scan.py
index dc467d7..1a68231 100644
--- a/reduction_tools/push_res_scan.py
+++ b/reduction_tools/push_res_scan.py
@@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         "-r",
         "--resolution",
         help="high res limit - need something here. Default set to 1.3",
-        type=int,
+        type=float,
         default=1.3
     )
     args = parser.parse_args()