How do I check the aspect ratio of a video?

Method 1: Use Our Video Aspect Ratio Calculator

1. Navigate to our video calculator
2. Enter your video's width and height (in pixels)
3. Get instant aspect ratio results plus recommended formats

Method 2: Check Video Properties (Windows)

1. Right-click the video file
2. Select "Properties"
3. Go to the "Details" tab
4. Find "Frame width" and "Frame height"
5. Example: 1920 x 1080 = 16:9 aspect ratio

Method 3: Get Info (Mac)

1. Right-click the video file
2. Select "Get Info"
3. Look under "More Info" for dimensions

Method 4: Use VLC Media Player (Cross-Platform)

1. Open video in VLC
2. Go to Tools → Media Information (or Ctrl+I / Cmd+I)
3. Click the "Codec Details" tab
4. Look for "Resolution" under Video Codec
5. The dimensions show the aspect ratio

Method 5: Video Editing Software

• Adobe Premiere Pro: Import video → Right-click → Properties
• Final Cut Pro: Select clip → Inspector panel shows dimensions
• DaVinci Resolve: Media Pool → Right-click clip → Clip Attributes
• iMovie: Select clip → Info button (dimensions shown)

Method 6: Online Video Platforms

• YouTube: Right-click video → "Stats for nerds" → Shows dimensions
• Vimeo: Video settings show resolution
• Most platforms display resolution in video quality settings

Common Video Aspect Ratios:

• 1920 x 1080 = 16:9 (HD standard)
• 3840 x 2160 = 16:9 (4K UHD)
• 1280 x 720 = 16:9 (HD ready)
• 2560 x 1440 = 16:9 (2K QHD)
• 1080 x 1920 = 9:16 (vertical/portrait)
• 3440 x 1440 = 21:9 (ultrawide)

Quick Check: If you know the resolution, divide width by height:

• 1920 ÷ 1080 = 1.78 (which is 16:9)
• 1080 ÷ 1920 = 0.56 (which is 9:16)