What Resolutions Have the Same Ratio as 16:9?
When we say 16:9 resolutions, we actually are talking about widescreen resolutions at 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 resolution is now the most popular among all. It is the standard aspect ratio for HDTV. Cameras like GoPro, DJI, iPhone set 16:9 resolutions as default, although social media sites like Instagram prefer 1:1. So what are the true 16:9 resolutions?
Related Topic: What are the resolutions of 4:3 aspect ratio?
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Part 1: List of True Widescreen Resolutions 16:9
How to tell if it is true 16:9 resolution? There is a simple way. Divide the width number of resolution by 16. And you should get the greatest common factor. If the height number is divisible by the greatest common factor and the result is 9, then it is a true 16:9 resolution.
Aspect Ratio |
Resolutions |
Tag |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
|
8K UHD 16:9 |
16:10 |
8192 x 5120 |
8K UHD 16:10 |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
|
4K UHD 16:9 |
16:10 |
|
4K UHD 16:10 |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
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2K 16:9 |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
1920 x 1080 |
1080p FHD 16:9 |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
1280 x 720 |
720p HD 16:9 |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
896 x 504 |
SD 16:9 |
16:9 (1.78:1) |
640 x 360 |
16:9 |
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16:9 widescreen resolutions are favored by people when watching movies. It presents more visible scenes. But when speaking of video online sharing, square resolution at 1:1 seems to be the chosen one. Some cameras also shoot video in 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, etc. You may need to change video aspect ratio/resolution to fit the screen
VideoProc, not only a resolution changer, is a GPU accelerated video editing tool. Convert 16:9 resolution to 1:1, 4:3 and vice versa can be easily done in three steps. Click the links below to free download VideoProc and fast convert video resolution/aspect ratio.
Part 2: How to Convert Video Resolution/Aspect Ratio with VideoProc?
After downloading VideoProc through the buttons above, double click the .exe or .dmg setup file and finish the installation. VideoProc is compatible with both Windows and macOS. Then open the resolution/aspect ratio converter.
Step 1: Import source video
Click "Video" on the VideoProc main interface > + Video > select video files from local folders > Open.
Step 2: Change video aspect ratio
- Choose a targe format. Better keep the original format or MP4/H.264.
- [Method 1] Click "Option" > Format > Aspect Ratio > choose 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 5:4, 16:10, 2.35:1, etc from the dropdown list > Done.
- [Method 2] Click "Option" > Edit Video > Crop > Enable Crop > Preset: 16:9 > Done.
Step 3: Start encoding video in 16:9 resolution
Turn on the Hardware acceleration engine, "Browse" to choose an output folder, and then RUN to start re-encoding video in any video resolution/aspect ratio you set.
