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16:9, 16:10, 21:9 or 32:9? Understanding aspect ratio

16:9, 16:10, 21:9 or 32:9? Understanding aspect ratio

We are frequently asked about screen aspect ratio and which one to use. Why is this - and what’s the answer?

16:9, 16:10, 21:9 or 32:9? Understanding aspect ratio

The aspect ratio of an image is the ratio of its width to its height. It is commonly expressed as two numbers separated by a colon, as in 16:9 (and referred to as sixteen nine, sixteen by nine and sixteen to nine). For an 16:9 aspect ratio, the image is 16 units wide and 9 units high - but which ratio should you be using and why?

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