Apps & Tools

Aspect Ratio & Resolution Calculator

Select your delivery target and sensor to get exact resolutions, crop settings, and codec recommendations.

Delivery Target

Platform / Format

Camera Sensor

Sensor Size

Results

Delivery Resolution—

Aspect Ratio—

Sensor Crop Factor—

Focal Length Multiplier—

Recommended Recording Resolution—

Suggested Codecs—

Sensor Ratio vs Delivery—

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Knowledge Base

How to Use the Aspect Ratio Calculator

This tool calculates missing dimensions when you know aspect ratio and one measurement. Enter a width, height, or aspect ratio (like 16:9 or 4:3) and the calculator fills in the rest. Essential for video producers managing multiple formats, from Instagram Stories to YouTube thumbnails to theatrical cinema.

Common Video Aspect Ratios

16:9 (Widescreen): Standard for YouTube, broadcast TV, and cinema. Default for modern cameras and phones.
4:3 (Academy): Older broadcast standard. Used in some corporate and educational content.
1:1 (Square): Instagram feed, TikTok vertical videos (when rotated), and social media squares.
9:16 (Portrait): TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts. Vertical video for mobile.
2.39:1 (Cinematic): Film and prestige productions. Ultra-wide, dramatic look.

Why Aspect Ratio Matters

Uploading video in the wrong aspect ratio forces platforms to add pillarboxing (black bars on sides) or letterboxing (black bars top/bottom), wasting screen real estate and looking unprofessional. Knowing your target platform's native ratio before shooting or editing saves time.

Safe Zones & Titles

Always frame critical content (faces, text, logos) in the center 80% of your frame. Monitors, phones, and TVs have different overscan and safe area rules, leaving 10% margin on all sides ensures nothing gets cut off.

FAQ

Q: Should I export at 1920x1080 or higher?
A: 1080p is broadcast standard and sufficient for YouTube. 4K (3840x2160) is better for future-proofing and theatrical release.

Q: What's the difference between aspect ratio and resolution?
A: Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship (16:9). Resolution is pixel count (1920x1080). You can have 16:9 at many resolutions.