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Change Video Resolution

Adjust resolution for quality and file size balance.

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Supported Input and Output

Accepted input
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM video
Output
MP4 at the selected 480p, 720p, or 1080p preset
Upload limit
Up to 100 MB per video
Controls
480p, 720p, and 1080p presets, Aspect-ratio-safe scaling

What This Processing Changes

Changing resolution alters the number of pixels in every frame and requires re-encoding. Resolution alone does not determine final quality or size.

How to Check the Result

  1. Expect 1280 × 720 for this landscape sample.
  2. Check sound and motion as well as dimensions.

Limits and Troubleshooting

  • Choose a preset no larger than needed by the destination.
  • Check the downloaded file because unusual source aspect ratios may produce dimensions different from 16:9 examples.

Understanding Video Resolution & Format Selection

  • Resolution & Pixel Count: Resolution measures total horizontal and vertical pixels in each video frame (e.g. 1280x720).
  • File Size & Bitrate Balance: Higher resolutions require higher encoding bitrates, resulting in sharper visuals but larger file sizes.
  • Choosing The Right Preset: Use 720p for fast web sharing, 1080p for full HD desktop playback, or 480p for tight storage limits.
  • Resolution vs Aspect Ratio: Resolution dictates pixel dimensions, while aspect ratio maintains proportional shape (e.g., 16:9 widescreen).

Video Resolution Comparison

Compare standard video resolutions to choose the best option for your output size and playback quality.

ResolutionTypical DimensionsBest For
480p (SD)854 × 480Smaller files, basic web viewing, low bandwidth
720p (HD)1280 × 720Balanced HD quality, social sharing, storage efficiency
1080p (Full HD)1920 × 1080Full HD playback, desktop displays, video platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Which video resolution should I choose?

Select 720p for a balance of HD quality and manageable file size, 1080p for maximum clarity on larger screens, or 480p for tight bandwidth limits.

What is the difference between 480p, 720p, and 1080p?

The numbers represent vertical resolution height (854x480, 1280x720, and 1920x1080). Higher pixel counts yield sharper details but larger file sizes.

Does changing video resolution alter file size?

Yes. Reducing resolution lowers total pixels and data bitrate, shrinking output file size. Increasing resolution increases file size.

Is video resolution the same as aspect ratio?

No. Resolution is total width and height in pixels (e.g. 1280x720), while aspect ratio is the shape proportion between width and height (e.g. 16:9).

Related Video Resolution Tools

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Worked Example: Scale a two-second 640 × 360 clip to a 720-pixel height.

  1. Upload sample.mp4 from the example below.
  2. Set resolution: 720p.
  3. Process and download; play the result from beginning to end.

Check Your Download

  • Expect 1280 × 720 for this landscape sample.
  • Check sound and motion as well as dimensions.

Limit: The preset preserves aspect ratio. Portrait video has a different width; enlargement adds pixels, not recovered camera detail.

Download the example input and repeat the steps above. These are generated test files, not customer uploads.

Input bytes
135,582
Output bytes
285,126
Verified result
1280 × 720; 2.020 seconds; h264
Test date
2026-10-06

Measurements apply to this sample and these settings. Other inputs and codec versions can produce different sizes and results.