How to Check the Resolution of a Video?

If you're using a Windows PC, there are a couple of built-in methods to check video resolution. Both are straightforward and don’t require any additional software (though some advanced formats might need additional codecs, which we’ll get into later).

Windows File Explorer makes it incredibly easy to check a video's resolution. Here's how you do it:

• Open File Explorer (you can use the Windows key + E shortcut if you're feeling fancy).
• Navigate to the folder where your video is located and select it.
• Look at the top of the File Explorer window and click on the "View" tab.
• Make sure the "Details pane" option is checked.
• Voila! You should see a bunch of info about your video on the right, including its resolution.

If the File Explorer method left you hanging, it's time to get up close and personal with your video file's properties. Here's how:

• Navigate to your video file, right-click it, and choose "Properties" from the context menu.
• In the "Properties" window, switch to the "Details" tab.
• Look for "Frame width" and "Frame height". These represent the resolution of your video in pixels.

macOS users have it equally easy when it comes to checking video resolution. The two built-in methods are Finder and QuickTime Player.

• Navigate to your video file using Finder.
• Right-click the video and select "Get Info".
• In the pop-up window, you'll see the resolution under "More Info", typically listed as "Dimensions" (e.g., 1080x720).

If Finder isn't playing ball, QuickTime Player has got your back. It isn't just for playing videos; it's also a handy tool for checking video resolution. Here's how:

• Right-click on your video file and select "Open With" > "QuickTime Player".
• Once the video is open in QuickTime, go to "Window" in the top menu.
• Select "Show Movie Inspector" (or press Command + I).
• The Movie Inspector window will pop up, showing you the video's dimensions (aka resolution).

If you’re dealing with more complex video formats or just prefer using a dedicated tool, media file analyzer tools are the way to go. These tools give you detailed information about the video, including resolution, bit rate, codec, and more.

• MediaInfo: A free, open-source media file analyzer that's available for Windows, macOS, and even Linux. It's like having a video detective on your computer, which gives detailed metadata about your video files, including resolution, frame rate, and more.
• VideoInfo Express: If MediaInfo seems a bit overwhelming, VideoInfo Express is a simpler Windows tool that focuses on giving you the most important info about your video files.
• VideoInspector: Another Windows tool to retrieve all details about a video file in AVI, MKV, MPEG, or MOV format. No longer developed but still works.
• GSpot: A veteran in the world of codec and file information tools. While it's not as actively developed as some newer options, it still holds its own for basic video analysis on Windows.

Sometimes, you just want to check a video's resolution without installing anything on your computer. That's where online tools come in handy. They're like the drive-thru of video analysis - quick, convenient, and no download required.

• MediaInfo Online: A browser-based version of the popular MediaInfo tool. Simply upload your video, and it will provide all the details you need, including resolution.
• Metadata2Go: Another handy tool for checking video resolution online. Just drag and drop your video file, and it will show you its resolution along with other metadata.

In this age of smartphones, we often work with videos right on our mobile devices. Whether you're an Android aficionado or an iOS enthusiast, most mobile devices provide basic file information, including resolution, in the file manager. here's how to check video resolution on the go:

• Open the File Manager, Gallery, or Photo on your phone.
• Locate the video file, tap, and hold on it, and select Details or Properties.
• You can also play the video and tap the "Info" icon.
• Look for the resolution in the video information.

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• DownloadDownload and install HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC.
• Open the software and click on "Converter".
• Drag and drop your video file into the interface, then you'll see its resolution on the information panel.
• Alternatively, click on the first "File Information" icon on the toolbar.
• A pop-up window will display the video resolution along with other media details.

This feature-rich tool doesn't stop at just showing you the resolution, it also excels in downloading, recording, editing, compressing, and converting videos.

A: Great question! The easiest way is to check the video's height in pixels. If it's 720 pixels tall, it's 720p. If it's 1080 pixels tall, you've got yourself a 1080p video. And a 4K video will have a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. You can check this through the methods mentioned above.

A: This can happen for a few reasons. Sometimes, video platforms might upscale or downscale videos during upload. Other times, the video might have been mislabeled. It's also possible that your playback device or software is displaying the video at a different resolution than its native one. When in doubt, trust the resolution you see when checking the file properties or using a dedicated tool.

A: Yes, with tools like WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, you can easily change the resolution of your video to fit your needs.

A: Absolutely! While watching a YouTube video, right-click on the video player and select "Stats for nerds". Look for the "Resolution" entry (Current / Optimal Res) – it'll show you the current playback resolution and the video's native resolution.