Common Video Display Resolutions and Aspect Ratios

Reference formats used in TV, monitors, editing timelines, and streaming pipelines.

Resolution Chart

Format Resolution Aspect Ratio Total Pixels
HD1280 x 72016:90.92 MP
Full HD1920 x 108016:92.07 MP
QHD2560 x 144016:93.69 MP
UHD / 4K3840 x 216016:98.29 MP
DCI 4K4096 x 216017:98.85 MP
UWQHD3440 x 144021:94.95 MP
8K UHD7680 x 432016:933.18 MP

How to Use

  1. 1

    Pick your target platform or device category.

  2. 2

    Match timeline/export resolution and aspect ratio to avoid unwanted bars or cropping.

  3. 3

    Use total megapixels for rough storage and performance planning.

Formula

Aspect Ratio = width : height (reduced by greatest common divisor)
Megapixels = (width x height) / 1,000,000

Disclaimer: Platform-specific uploads may transcode or crop content. Always validate final output on target devices.

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Tip

UHD 4K (3840x2160) and DCI 4K (4096x2160) are not the same width; choose based on distribution target.