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Resolution and aspect ratio
Resolution describes an image’s pixel dimensions, such as 1920 × 1080. Aspect ratio describes the proportions of the displayed frame, such as 16:9. Both affect how an image fits a screen, projection surface or publication.
Resolution describes an image’s pixel dimensions, such as 1920 × 1080. Aspect ratio describes the proportions of the displayed frame, such as 16:9. Both affect how an image fits a screen, projection surface or publication.
First published 7 September 2026 · Revision 1 · Substantive changes to this entry are dated here.