Video – Common Video Aspect Ratios and Pixel Sizes

This guide shows common video aspect ratios and the pixel sizes most often used for each one.

Common Video Aspect Ratios

Aspect Ratio Common Name Common Pixel Sizes (Width × Height)
16:9 Widescreen, HD, Full HD, 4K UHD 1280 × 720, 1920 × 1080, 2560 × 1440, 3840 × 2160
4:3 Standard, legacy TV 640 × 480, 800 × 600, 1024 × 768, 1440 × 1080
1:1 Square video 720 × 720, 1080 × 1080, 1440 × 1440
9:16 Vertical video, portrait 720 × 1280, 1080 × 1920, 1440 × 2560, 2160 × 3840
21:9 Ultrawide, cinematic 2560 × 1080, 3440 × 1440
2.39:1 CinemaScope, anamorphic-style widescreen 1920 × 804, 2048 × 858, 3840 × 1608
3:2 Photo-style widescreen 1080 × 720, 1620 × 1080, 1800 × 1200
5:4 Legacy display format 1280 × 1024

Notes

  • 16:9 is the most common format for YouTube, presentations, desktop playback, and standard video production.
  • 9:16 is commonly used for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other mobile-first platforms.
  • 1:1 is still used for some social media posts and ads.
  • Some pixel sizes are approximate practical exports that fit the ratio, rather than strict broadcast standards.
  • When choosing an export size, use the platform’s recommended resolution where possible.

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