Green Screens Are a Fun Way for Creators to Bring Their Personality to Their Stream, Allowing Them to Dynamically Alter Their Stream Background and Make Their Content Appear Even More Engaging and Polished

Green screens are a fun way for creators to bring their personality to their stream, allowing them to dynamically alter their stream background and make their content appear even more engaging and polished. With Twitch green screen background, you can easily configure Chroma key settings and detect your green screen with a single click.

The twitch green screen attaches directly to the back of your chair. You don’t have to worry about stands, or spacing behind your chair. Just attach it and go. This portable green screen can fit on the back of your chair a feature that makes it easy to assemble and use for start-up twitchers.

How to set up a Green Screen with Twitch Studio

**Set Up Your Camera

First things first, make sure that your camera is being detected on Twitch Studio. If you do not already have a layer with your webcam on your scene, click Edit Scene and add a webcam layer by clicking the + icon on the left next to Layers.

Once your webcam layer has been created, make sure that the desired device is selected, plugged in, and that you have not turned off every webcam (Camera icon on the bottom left of Twitch Studio).

**Set Up Your Green Screen

Once your green screen is set up in your background, select your webcam layers to display your webcam settings.

We recommend using the Auto-Detect Color feature as it will automatically detect the best color code for you and will be a great base to work from. If you prefer, you can manually pick the color code by either providing the color code in the Color to Remove field or clicking on the colored square to display a color spectrum that you can select from.

The Chroma Key section is located at the bottom of the webcam settings, and you will be able to toggle the chroma key on and off by clicking the eye icon.

To adjust the chroma key settings, you can click on Edit Chroma Key. You will be able to change the color code and change similarity, edge transparency and color correction for the perfect fit.

Other free ways to set up green screen for Twitch streams

OBS

OBS Studio is a free and open-source app for screen-casting and live streaming. Written in C/C++ and built with Qt, OBS Studio provides real-time capture, scene composition, recording, encoding, and broadcasting via the Real Time Messaging Protocol(RTMP).It can stream Videos to any RTMP supporting destination including YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and Facebook.

OBS Green Screen Set-up Steps

1. Make sure you have the following equipment prepared: a solid green background, webcam or video camera, lighting, and OBS Studio.
2. Download the latest stable version of OBS Studio from the official website and install the software. Open OBS and let the Auto-Configuration Wizard optimize the software’s settings based on your hardware.
3. Now you can add a video source.
4. Right-click on the video source you’ve created and select Filter.
5. Click the +button under the Effects Filters section and select Chroma Key.
6. Type in a name for this effect layer.
7. After you add a chroma key, OBS will automatically create and adjust the baseline settings for the filter. You can experiment with the sliders and settle when you are satisfied with the result.
8. Make sure you aren’t wearing any green or reflective material. You can double-checkthe performance on the preview screen.
9. If things are working smoothly, you are all set to start streamingwith the green screen on.

Pro tip:

You can follow the instructions above and live stream to multiple platforms at once with Restream. Multistreaming to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and LinkedIn allows you to drastically increase the audience reach and grow your followers.

XBOX

It is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists of five video game consoles, as well as applications(games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox network, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Steps on Using Xbox Green Screen

Make your Xbox console reflect your personal style by changing its look and feel. Choose a favourite colour, update your background with game art or a customised image, or select a different theme.

Choose your color

The color you choose will appear in tiles and accents on your Xbox. It also follows you to any console you sign in to.

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalisation > My color & theme > My color.
2. Select a color, and then select OK.

**Choose your background

Your background appears where you’d expect it to—in the background of Home. It can be a solid color or an image, such as game art, achievement art, a screenshot, or a customized image. Achievement art follows you to any Xbox, but screenshots and customized images stay on the console that they’re set to.

To choose your background, press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My background.

From here, choose from the following options:

**Solid color and game art

Select a background color, and then select OK. To then add game art, choose the game most recently played and the game art will appear as the background.

**Achievement art

1. Select Achievement art> Gaming.
2. Select a game from your list of games with achievements.
3. Select the achievement with the background art you want.
4. Select Set as background.

**Custom image

Note Customized images must be smaller than 3 MB, and the best size for backgrounds is 1920 x 1080.

1. Copy a JPG or PNG file that you want to use to a USB device, and then plug it into your Xbox.
2. On your Xbox, select Customized image. A dialogue box appears that shows the contents of your console and attached USB device.
3. Select the USB device, and then choose your image.

**Screenshot

1. Select Screenshot, then choose the one you want.
2. Select More actions> Set as background.

**Dynamic background

Note Dynamic backgrounds are only available on Xbox Series X|S.

1. Select Dynamic background.
2. Select the background art you want.
3. Select Apply.

Note Some dynamic backgrounds are only available through promotions with special edition hardware (like the 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller). To see one of these special dynamic backgrounds in your list of options, make sure your special edition hardware is turned on and in use with your console when you set your background.

**Remove customized background

If you want to remove your background, select Remove customized background.

**Choose your theme

Themes can be set to dark or light and can also be scheduled. To set a theme:

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization.
2. Select My color & theme.
3. Under System theme, select Darkor Light. Select Scheduled to activate your theme according to specific times, or to start at sunrise and sunset.

Themes stay on the console they’re set to.

Solid Color

Achievement Art

Custom Image

Remove Custom Background

Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the one of best video editing software with cool features that compares to other competing video editing Softwares. Many video editing programs claim to offer professional results; Filmora is one of a few consumer-level tools that actually delivers.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Key Features

4k editing support

GIF support

Noise removal

Color tuning

Advanced tech editor

Audio mixer

Video stabilization

Scene detection

Conclusion

You probably already have an idea of how to use a green screen, at least in principle. You film something or someone in front of a colored background — the green screen — then you replace everything that’s in the color of the screen with other footage, images, charts, presentations, or whatever visuals you want. However, Chroma keying a live stream works almost the same way. The main difference is that you have to replace the green screen as you’re filming, rather than during editing.

Pro tip:

You can follow the instructions above and live stream to multiple platforms at once with Restream. Multistreaming to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and LinkedIn allows you to drastically increase the audience reach and grow your followers.

XBOX

It is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists of five video game consoles, as well as applications(games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox network, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Steps on Using Xbox Green Screen

Make your Xbox console reflect your personal style by changing its look and feel. Choose a favourite colour, update your background with game art or a customised image, or select a different theme.

Choose your color

The color you choose will appear in tiles and accents on your Xbox. It also follows you to any console you sign in to.

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalisation > My color & theme > My color.
2. Select a color, and then select OK.

**Choose your background

Your background appears where you’d expect it to—in the background of Home. It can be a solid color or an image, such as game art, achievement art, a screenshot, or a customized image. Achievement art follows you to any Xbox, but screenshots and customized images stay on the console that they’re set to.

To choose your background, press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My background.

From here, choose from the following options:

**Solid color and game art

Select a background color, and then select OK. To then add game art, choose the game most recently played and the game art will appear as the background.

**Achievement art

1. Select Achievement art> Gaming.
2. Select a game from your list of games with achievements.
3. Select the achievement with the background art you want.
4. Select Set as background.

**Custom image

Note Customized images must be smaller than 3 MB, and the best size for backgrounds is 1920 x 1080.

1. Copy a JPG or PNG file that you want to use to a USB device, and then plug it into your Xbox.
2. On your Xbox, select Customized image. A dialogue box appears that shows the contents of your console and attached USB device.
3. Select the USB device, and then choose your image.

**Screenshot

1. Select Screenshot, then choose the one you want.
2. Select More actions> Set as background.

**Dynamic background

Note Dynamic backgrounds are only available on Xbox Series X|S.

1. Select Dynamic background.
2. Select the background art you want.
3. Select Apply.

Note Some dynamic backgrounds are only available through promotions with special edition hardware (like the 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller). To see one of these special dynamic backgrounds in your list of options, make sure your special edition hardware is turned on and in use with your console when you set your background.

**Remove customized background

If you want to remove your background, select Remove customized background.

**Choose your theme

Themes can be set to dark or light and can also be scheduled. To set a theme:

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization.
2. Select My color & theme.
3. Under System theme, select Darkor Light. Select Scheduled to activate your theme according to specific times, or to start at sunrise and sunset.

Themes stay on the console they’re set to.

Solid Color

Achievement Art

Custom Image

Remove Custom Background

Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the one of best video editing software with cool features that compares to other competing video editing Softwares. Many video editing programs claim to offer professional results; Filmora is one of a few consumer-level tools that actually delivers.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Key Features

4k editing support

GIF support

Noise removal

Color tuning

Advanced tech editor

Audio mixer

Video stabilization

Scene detection

Conclusion

You probably already have an idea of how to use a green screen, at least in principle. You film something or someone in front of a colored background — the green screen — then you replace everything that’s in the color of the screen with other footage, images, charts, presentations, or whatever visuals you want. However, Chroma keying a live stream works almost the same way. The main difference is that you have to replace the green screen as you’re filming, rather than during editing.

Pro tip:

You can follow the instructions above and live stream to multiple platforms at once with Restream. Multistreaming to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and LinkedIn allows you to drastically increase the audience reach and grow your followers.

XBOX

It is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists of five video game consoles, as well as applications(games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox network, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Steps on Using Xbox Green Screen

Make your Xbox console reflect your personal style by changing its look and feel. Choose a favourite colour, update your background with game art or a customised image, or select a different theme.

Choose your color

The color you choose will appear in tiles and accents on your Xbox. It also follows you to any console you sign in to.

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalisation > My color & theme > My color.
2. Select a color, and then select OK.

**Choose your background

Your background appears where you’d expect it to—in the background of Home. It can be a solid color or an image, such as game art, achievement art, a screenshot, or a customized image. Achievement art follows you to any Xbox, but screenshots and customized images stay on the console that they’re set to.

To choose your background, press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My background.

From here, choose from the following options:

**Solid color and game art

Select a background color, and then select OK. To then add game art, choose the game most recently played and the game art will appear as the background.

**Achievement art

1. Select Achievement art> Gaming.
2. Select a game from your list of games with achievements.
3. Select the achievement with the background art you want.
4. Select Set as background.

**Custom image

Note Customized images must be smaller than 3 MB, and the best size for backgrounds is 1920 x 1080.

1. Copy a JPG or PNG file that you want to use to a USB device, and then plug it into your Xbox.
2. On your Xbox, select Customized image. A dialogue box appears that shows the contents of your console and attached USB device.
3. Select the USB device, and then choose your image.

**Screenshot

1. Select Screenshot, then choose the one you want.
2. Select More actions> Set as background.

**Dynamic background

Note Dynamic backgrounds are only available on Xbox Series X|S.

1. Select Dynamic background.
2. Select the background art you want.
3. Select Apply.

Note Some dynamic backgrounds are only available through promotions with special edition hardware (like the 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller). To see one of these special dynamic backgrounds in your list of options, make sure your special edition hardware is turned on and in use with your console when you set your background.

**Remove customized background

If you want to remove your background, select Remove customized background.

**Choose your theme

Themes can be set to dark or light and can also be scheduled. To set a theme:

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization.
2. Select My color & theme.
3. Under System theme, select Darkor Light. Select Scheduled to activate your theme according to specific times, or to start at sunrise and sunset.

Themes stay on the console they’re set to.

Solid Color

Achievement Art

Custom Image

Remove Custom Background

Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the one of best video editing software with cool features that compares to other competing video editing Softwares. Many video editing programs claim to offer professional results; Filmora is one of a few consumer-level tools that actually delivers.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Key Features

4k editing support

GIF support

Noise removal

Color tuning

Advanced tech editor

Audio mixer

Video stabilization

Scene detection

Conclusion

You probably already have an idea of how to use a green screen, at least in principle. You film something or someone in front of a colored background — the green screen — then you replace everything that’s in the color of the screen with other footage, images, charts, presentations, or whatever visuals you want. However, Chroma keying a live stream works almost the same way. The main difference is that you have to replace the green screen as you’re filming, rather than during editing.

Pro tip:

You can follow the instructions above and live stream to multiple platforms at once with Restream. Multistreaming to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and LinkedIn allows you to drastically increase the audience reach and grow your followers.

XBOX

It is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. The brand consists of five video game consoles, as well as applications(games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox network, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Steps on Using Xbox Green Screen

Make your Xbox console reflect your personal style by changing its look and feel. Choose a favourite colour, update your background with game art or a customised image, or select a different theme.

Choose your color

The color you choose will appear in tiles and accents on your Xbox. It also follows you to any console you sign in to.

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalisation > My color & theme > My color.
2. Select a color, and then select OK.

**Choose your background

Your background appears where you’d expect it to—in the background of Home. It can be a solid color or an image, such as game art, achievement art, a screenshot, or a customized image. Achievement art follows you to any Xbox, but screenshots and customized images stay on the console that they’re set to.

To choose your background, press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My background.

From here, choose from the following options:

**Solid color and game art

Select a background color, and then select OK. To then add game art, choose the game most recently played and the game art will appear as the background.

**Achievement art

1. Select Achievement art> Gaming.
2. Select a game from your list of games with achievements.
3. Select the achievement with the background art you want.
4. Select Set as background.

**Custom image

Note Customized images must be smaller than 3 MB, and the best size for backgrounds is 1920 x 1080.

1. Copy a JPG or PNG file that you want to use to a USB device, and then plug it into your Xbox.
2. On your Xbox, select Customized image. A dialogue box appears that shows the contents of your console and attached USB device.
3. Select the USB device, and then choose your image.

**Screenshot

1. Select Screenshot, then choose the one you want.
2. Select More actions> Set as background.

**Dynamic background

Note Dynamic backgrounds are only available on Xbox Series X|S.

1. Select Dynamic background.
2. Select the background art you want.
3. Select Apply.

Note Some dynamic backgrounds are only available through promotions with special edition hardware (like the 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller). To see one of these special dynamic backgrounds in your list of options, make sure your special edition hardware is turned on and in use with your console when you set your background.

**Remove customized background

If you want to remove your background, select Remove customized background.

**Choose your theme

Themes can be set to dark or light and can also be scheduled. To set a theme:

1. Press the Xboxbutton  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization.
2. Select My color & theme.
3. Under System theme, select Darkor Light. Select Scheduled to activate your theme according to specific times, or to start at sunrise and sunset.

Themes stay on the console they’re set to.

Solid Color

Achievement Art

Custom Image

Remove Custom Background

Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the one of best video editing software with cool features that compares to other competing video editing Softwares. Many video editing programs claim to offer professional results; Filmora is one of a few consumer-level tools that actually delivers.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Key Features

4k editing support

GIF support

Noise removal

Color tuning

Advanced tech editor

Audio mixer

Video stabilization

Scene detection

Conclusion

You probably already have an idea of how to use a green screen, at least in principle. You film something or someone in front of a colored background — the green screen — then you replace everything that’s in the color of the screen with other footage, images, charts, presentations, or whatever visuals you want. However, Chroma keying a live stream works almost the same way. The main difference is that you have to replace the green screen as you’re filming, rather than during editing.

Top 5 Ways To Convert Hdr To Sdr Videos

HDR or the High Dynamic Range Images points out the brightest and the darkest spots on an image, while an SDR has fewer details and colors. In comparison, HDR has a resolution four times as excellent as an SDR video. With a higher contrast ratio and color information, HDR videos are more vivid and pleasing.

Then why is there a need to convert HDR to SDR? An HDR file is huge and is currently incompatible with many old and some new devices. To view HDR videos, you need to lower the resolution and change the size of the file tidbit to convert it to 1080 SDR without compromising on the quality.

Plenty of HDR converters can perform the task, but only a few have the benefit of retaining the 4K quality of the original video. This article will walk you through the five easiest ways of converting videos from HDR to SDR format. So without further ado, let’s begin.

Easiest Fix - Edit and Convert HDR Videos in Wondershare Filmora [PC & Mac]

You must be living under a rock if you are still unaware of Wondershare Filmora . Filmora is an excellent app to make and edit your videos with the finesse of a professional. Wondershare Filmora comes with professional video editing tools packaged perfectly for beginners.

Filmora is especially a blessing for content creators looking to create unique and exciting videos in any resolution, video quality, and format they want. Apart from its usual video editing tools, a perk of having Wondershare Filmora is that you can easily change the videos from one format to another. For example, you can convert an HDR video to SDR in Filmora so that users with older devices incompatible with HDR can also view the video without burning their eyes.

It does not matter if you have iPhone 12 HDR videos or an HDR clip shot with a professional camera; Filmora can handle it all. The best part of converting the video is that Filmora supports efficient transferring of HDR files from your phone to your PC. So, without further ado, let us start with how you can convert an HDR video to SDR in Filmora.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

How to Convert an HDR video to SDR without data loss in Filmora

To convert your video to SDR, start by downloading Wondershare Filmora if you do not already have it downloaded.

Download the Application

Download Wondershare Filmora according to your PC type, i.e., Mac or Windows. Install it and run it. Launch the application to get working.

Import Your Videos

• Next, import your HDR video file. To import, click on the Import button in the primary window. From there, select the video file you want to convert to SDR.
• Once imported, drag the file to the timeline. You can tweak or edit it too before converting. You may trim it or cut an unwanted section.

• If you want to change to SDR while editing the project, click the File button and select Project Settings. From the settings, go to Colour space and select the SDR-Rec709 option.

Exporting the File

• If you want to only change the color space setting for the exported file, go to Export and then click on Settings.
• From settings, click on the Colour Space option, and from the drop-down menu, select SDR-Rec709.

• Press Ok to save the changes and export the file in your desired format.
• If you want to adjust the resolution according to the device like iPhone, Samsung, Playstation, or Xbox you can also do that directly with Filmora by clicking the Device tab in the Export Confirm the settings and press Ok.

This is the easiest and cleanest way to get an SDR copy of an HDR file. Filmora does it effortlessly, allowing you to get an SDR video out of an HDR one.

Decode Video from HDR to SDR with a Video Converter

If you have ever worked with converting videos, then you are probably familiar with Handbrake. Handbrake is a household name for video converting, especially when it comes to 4KHDR to SDR video conversions. It has a free open source feature that allows you to convert to SDR videos with an MP4 or MKV format.

Steps of Decoding HDR Video to SDR with Handbrake

Before converting your HDR video to SDR, make sure you have downloaded Handbrake on your computer.

• Open the Handbrake app.
• To import your video to Handbrake, click on File, then Source Selection. You can also drag and drop the video to scan it. Next, wait for Handbrake to scan the title. Once the video scan is complete, all the information will be displayed in the source section.

• Once the file is imported, you can now select the output format from the right panel under General. The default format already specified in Handbrake is Fast 1080p30; you can change that if you are looking for a different form.

• You can also change the format depending on the device type in Handbrake.
• Lastly, go to Presets, click Production, and select Production Standard to convert 4K HDR video to 4K SDR. You can also do that by going to General Profile under the Legacy column.

• Now, select format, quality, resolution, and video codec.
• Lastly, select the destination for the file from the Browse button and press encode to start the conversion.

With a few simple clicks, your HDR file can easily be converted to SDR using Handbrake.

Transcode Video from HDR to SDR by Image Editing [Samsung only]

If you own the latest Samsung S22 phone, you are probably aware of its feature that allows you to record in an HDR10 view. But, what do you do if you want to send the video to someone whose phone is incompatible with HDR? The video will appear too bright and washed out.

By converting the video to SDR, you can send them the video without burning their retinas. This method to convert HDR videos to SDR is especially for Samsung Galaxy phones. The gallery app initially used to have a built-in option to do that, but it’s not there anymore. While the original option is removed, you can still use the method below to convert an HDR video to SDR with just a few taps.

• To convert HDR10+ video to SDR on a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can directly proceed with it on your phone.
• Head to and open Gallery, choose your HDR10+ video and tap three dots in the bottom right corner.
• From the pop-up menu, select Open in Video Player.
• Once the video opens in the video player, click on another three dots in the top right corner.
• From there, tap on the Editor
• In the editor, tap again on three dots on the bottom right and now select Size and Format.
• From this menu, you can change the resolution of the video as well as its format. From the format drop-down, you can select SDR to convert your video to SDR.
• Make sure you do not tap on Save; instead, click on the three dots again and tap on Save as Copy. This will leave your original HDR video untouched and save a copy for the SDR video.

Convert HDR 4K Video to SDR with YouTube [Untested]

HDR videos on Youtube show higher color dynamics and contrast ratios than an SDR video. Viewers with HDR-compatible devices will see ‘HDR’ after every video quality option in the video settings (1080p HDR).

However, the videos uploaded as HDR on youtube can be viewed on HDR unsupported devices too. This happens because youtube automatically converts all HDR videos to SDR to be viewed on non-HDR devices. Here is a brief introduction to the steps of converting HDR to SDR on Youtube:

• Record the metadata by exporting it from an HDR-supported application like Wondershare Filmora . The metadata should be in a codec or container to be played by Youtube correctly.
• Grade your HDR properly as Rec. 2020 with PQ or HLG. Ensure the videos are graded correctly using an HDR transfer function to retain the quality. If you are unsure about the videos graded as HDR, you should not use this method because it can distort the video.
• rectly using an HDR transfer function to retain the quality. If you are not sure about the videos graded as HDR, you should not use this method because it can distort the video.

• Once done, upload it on Youtube. If it detects HDR metadata during the upload, Youtube automatically produces an SDR conversion for non-HDR compatible devices.

• Downloading the video from HDR unsupported devices will save an SDR video.

This method seems easy but has greater risks involved such as distortion of video if improper HDR grading is done.

Get Real-time Video HDR to SDR Conversion by Video Content Providers

With gaming becoming almost a sport, online streaming has grown immensely popular. These streaming services allow you to stream in 4K HDR format. However, a significant downside of this is that many devices are still incompatible with HDR video.

We have listed multiple methods to convert your HDR video clips to SDR, but what about a live stream? We highly recommend checking out the Intel official blog post for converting your HDR videos to SDR in real-time. The blog post describes how you can convert your live stream to SDR with different methods. You can give it a read if you are interested in that.

Hot FAQs on How to Convert HDR to SDR

1. Is SDR better than HDR?

SDR is Standard Dynamic Range, while HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. HDR is the latest technology concerning quality, clear and detailed images. HDR is perfect for videos that require high contrast, shadows, and mixed light.

HDR is definitely better than SDR because the “High” definition takes everything to the next level. However, SDR is frequently used as most devices are not compatible with HDR.

2. Why is HDR smaller than SDR?

Undoubtedly, HDR provides better image quality, colors, and clarity than SDR, but why is the file size smaller then? The answer is quite simple. HDR10 files are equipped with HVAC. HVAC is a very efficient file compressor that compresses the file while keeping its quality intact. SDR files are not compressed with SDR; hence the file size is much bigger.

3. Why does HDR look washed out?

An HDR video might look too bright or washed out if your device is incompatible with HDR color space. Unlike the iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S22, phones have a built-in HDR recording feature. However, older versions may not be able to enjoy the clarity and colors offered by an HDR recording. Hence when an HDR video is sent to someone with an older phone, it looks as if the video is washed out.

Final Words

While HDR might be a superior color space, SDR is frequently used for video clips so maximum people can enjoy the video despite what their devices are compatible with. You can easily convert an HDR video to SDR using Wondershare Filmora or any other methods listed above.

An important point to note is that HDR videos converted to SDR might look a little off sometimes with darker shadows and sharpness. It might be a better idea to record in SDR rather than convert it to SDR later. However, converting is still a popular way to go with an HDR video; you will also have a beautiful high-quality video and an SDR copy.

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

How to Convert an HDR video to SDR without data loss in Filmora

To convert your video to SDR, start by downloading Wondershare Filmora if you do not already have it downloaded.

Download the Application

Download Wondershare Filmora according to your PC type, i.e., Mac or Windows. Install it and run it. Launch the application to get working.

Import Your Videos

• Next, import your HDR video file. To import, click on the Import button in the primary window. From there, select the video file you want to convert to SDR.
• Once imported, drag the file to the timeline. You can tweak or edit it too before converting. You may trim it or cut an unwanted section.

• If you want to change to SDR while editing the project, click the File button and select Project Settings. From the settings, go to Colour space and select the SDR-Rec709 option.

Exporting the File

• If you want to only change the color space setting for the exported file, go to Export and then click on Settings.
• From settings, click on the Colour Space option, and from the drop-down menu, select SDR-Rec709.

• Press Ok to save the changes and export the file in your desired format.
• If you want to adjust the resolution according to the device like iPhone, Samsung, Playstation, or Xbox you can also do that directly with Filmora by clicking the Device tab in the Export Confirm the settings and press Ok.

This is the easiest and cleanest way to get an SDR copy of an HDR file. Filmora does it effortlessly, allowing you to get an SDR video out of an HDR one.

Decode Video from HDR to SDR with a Video Converter

If you have ever worked with converting videos, then you are probably familiar with Handbrake. Handbrake is a household name for video converting, especially when it comes to 4KHDR to SDR video conversions. It has a free open source feature that allows you to convert to SDR videos with an MP4 or MKV format.

Steps of Decoding HDR Video to SDR with Handbrake

Before converting your HDR video to SDR, make sure you have downloaded Handbrake on your computer.

• Open the Handbrake app.
• To import your video to Handbrake, click on File, then Source Selection. You can also drag and drop the video to scan it. Next, wait for Handbrake to scan the title. Once the video scan is complete, all the information will be displayed in the source section.

• Once the file is imported, you can now select the output format from the right panel under General. The default format already specified in Handbrake is Fast 1080p30; you can change that if you are looking for a different form.

• You can also change the format depending on the device type in Handbrake.
• Lastly, go to Presets, click Production, and select Production Standard to convert 4K HDR video to 4K SDR. You can also do that by going to General Profile under the Legacy column.

• Now, select format, quality, resolution, and video codec.
• Lastly, select the destination for the file from the Browse button and press encode to start the conversion.

With a few simple clicks, your HDR file can easily be converted to SDR using Handbrake.

Transcode Video from HDR to SDR by Image Editing [Samsung only]

If you own the latest Samsung S22 phone, you are probably aware of its feature that allows you to record in an HDR10 view. But, what do you do if you want to send the video to someone whose phone is incompatible with HDR? The video will appear too bright and washed out.

By converting the video to SDR, you can send them the video without burning their retinas. This method to convert HDR videos to SDR is especially for Samsung Galaxy phones. The gallery app initially used to have a built-in option to do that, but it’s not there anymore. While the original option is removed, you can still use the method below to convert an HDR video to SDR with just a few taps.

• To convert HDR10+ video to SDR on a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can directly proceed with it on your phone.
• Head to and open Gallery, choose your HDR10+ video and tap three dots in the bottom right corner.
• From the pop-up menu, select Open in Video Player.
• Once the video opens in the video player, click on another three dots in the top right corner.
• From there, tap on the Editor
• In the editor, tap again on three dots on the bottom right and now select Size and Format.
• From this menu, you can change the resolution of the video as well as its format. From the format drop-down, you can select SDR to convert your video to SDR.
• Make sure you do not tap on Save; instead, click on the three dots again and tap on Save as Copy. This will leave your original HDR video untouched and save a copy for the SDR video.

Convert HDR 4K Video to SDR with YouTube [Untested]

HDR videos on Youtube show higher color dynamics and contrast ratios than an SDR video. Viewers with HDR-compatible devices will see ‘HDR’ after every video quality option in the video settings (1080p HDR).

However, the videos uploaded as HDR on youtube can be viewed on HDR unsupported devices too. This happens because youtube automatically converts all HDR videos to SDR to be viewed on non-HDR devices. Here is a brief introduction to the steps of converting HDR to SDR on Youtube:

• Record the metadata by exporting it from an HDR-supported application like Wondershare Filmora . The metadata should be in a codec or container to be played by Youtube correctly.
• Grade your HDR properly as Rec. 2020 with PQ or HLG. Ensure the videos are graded correctly using an HDR transfer function to retain the quality. If you are unsure about the videos graded as HDR, you should not use this method because it can distort the video.
• rectly using an HDR transfer function to retain the quality. If you are not sure about the videos graded as HDR, you should not use this method because it can distort the video.

• Once done, upload it on Youtube. If it detects HDR metadata during the upload, Youtube automatically produces an SDR conversion for non-HDR compatible devices.

• Downloading the video from HDR unsupported devices will save an SDR video.

This method seems easy but has greater risks involved such as distortion of video if improper HDR grading is done.

Get Real-time Video HDR to SDR Conversion by Video Content Providers

With gaming becoming almost a sport, online streaming has grown immensely popular. These streaming services allow you to stream in 4K HDR format. However, a significant downside of this is that many devices are still incompatible with HDR video.

We have listed multiple methods to convert your HDR video clips to SDR, but what about a live stream? We highly recommend checking out the Intel official blog post for converting your HDR videos to SDR in real-time. The blog post describes how you can convert your live stream to SDR with different methods. You can give it a read if you are interested in that.

Hot FAQs on How to Convert HDR to SDR

1. Is SDR better than HDR?

SDR is Standard Dynamic Range, while HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. HDR is the latest technology concerning quality, clear and detailed images. HDR is perfect for videos that require high contrast, shadows, and mixed light.

HDR is definitely better than SDR because the “High” definition takes everything to the next level. However, SDR is frequently used as most devices are not compatible with HDR.

2. Why is HDR smaller than SDR?

Undoubtedly, HDR provides better image quality, colors, and clarity than SDR, but why is the file size smaller then? The answer is quite simple. HDR10 files are equipped with HVAC. HVAC is a very efficient file compressor that compresses the file while keeping its quality intact. SDR files are not compressed with SDR; hence the file size is much bigger.

3. Why does HDR look washed out?

An HDR video might look too bright or washed out if your device is incompatible with HDR color space. Unlike the iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S22, phones have a built-in HDR recording feature. However, older versions may not be able to enjoy the clarity and colors offered by an HDR recording. Hence when an HDR video is sent to someone with an older phone, it looks as if the video is washed out.

Final Words

While HDR might be a superior color space, SDR is frequently used for video clips so maximum people can enjoy the video despite what their devices are compatible with. You can easily convert an HDR video to SDR using Wondershare Filmora or any other methods listed above.

An important point to note is that HDR videos converted to SDR might look a little off sometimes with darker shadows and sharpness. It might be a better idea to record in SDR rather than convert it to SDR later. However, converting is still a popular way to go with an HDR video; you will also have a beautiful high-quality video and an SDR copy.

Adobe After Effects Review

Make cinematic films, movies, intros, and transitions. Delete people from clips. Start fires or create a foggy weather. With Adobe After Effects, the industry-standard motion graphics and visual effects software, you are able to take any idea and make it come to life. Animate titles, credits, and lower thirds. Begin editing from scratch or with presets available. Combine photos and video footage to create anything you can think of.

Choose amazing effects from hundreds of options, remove unwanted parts from the frame, people or objects, and make VR videos to push your audience into the action. This software lets professionals configure keyframes, allow them to create compositing operations. Features of Adobe After Effects include a content library, digital asset management, video rendering, data import/export, and much more. In this article we will give you a brief overview of what After Effects is, what it’s used for and by who and the overall experience!

With that said, let’s get started!

1. Speed and Stability

When talking about speed and stability, After Effects has the latest release packed with improvements. All the developers have focused themselves on speed and also performance. The team at Adobe have worked very hard to make this application more responsive and when we go along in this article, that can be seen in many ways

The main improvement which is immediately clear to all users, is the renewed preview playback optimization. What we noticed is that After Effects is creating the ram preview for your projects a lot faster. However, while working with the software for this article, we did find the user interface to be more responsive, the playback is way smoother, so is it a lot more stable overall.

While using shape layers, there was a significant improvement. A few expressions are a lot faster. This alone is worth upgrading to the latest version of After Effects.

2. User Interface

The After Effects interface is constructed up of four main parts. The Timeline panel, the Project panel, the Composition panel and the Effects panel.

The Timeline Panel

In the Timeline panel, you edit all the footage and clips to create your rough cut. You can find the Timeline panel on the bottom of the workspace.

The Project Panel

It’s pretty straightforward that in the Project panel you import your footage and create your project. This is located on the top left of the standard After Effects workspace.

The Composition Panel

The Composition panel is where you will see the final product. This is located in the middle of your workspace.

The Effects Panel

In order to make creative changes to your video, use the preview, audio, effects, and Preset Panels. These panels are located on the upper right area of your workspace, each one also has its dropdown.

3. Learning Curve

The learning curve for After Effects depends on your background, the best way to find out if you like it is starting a free trial. Go through some tutorials online or paid courses. You’ll also want to spend time with the User Guide. The Search Help field in the top right corner provides you an easier search for answers to most questions that you have. Speaking of YouTube and online learning, most of the video tutorials you will find have been created by people that are experienced in After Effects and know their way around it.

4. VFX

There’s a time-period when video editors require strengthening their skills, calling it imperative software for improving editing skills is nowhere near an exaggeration. it really helps prospective professionals improve their learning experience through visual effects, camera tracking, text animation, motion tracking, color grading, etc. All of these methodologies do help in improving the VFX learning process in the long run.

Video editing happens to be a crucial part of film production. Making videos in a fantastic process can indulge in building professional videos via motion graphics animation. This is where Adobe After Effects become an excellent learning tool.

5. Motion Graphics

Motion graphics can sound quite scary. It’s a new term for a specific genre of animation. Motion graphics is the intersection between animation and graphic design. These are purpose-driven visual aspects with the goal of showing information to the viewer through the use of animated graphics or text. Sometimes they include voice-overs narrating what the text or graphics are showing. Where it gets a little complex is that the more popular the term motion graphics becomes, the more people are misaligning animations to it. They need to represent information and illustrate the idea to the viewer clearly, so they do that using animation and motion graphics.

6. Titles and Outros

Adobe released a new combination of features for you. For Adobe Stock: Graphics templates. Those pre-made templates give you a super smooth way to discover new motion graphics within Premiere Pro, without needing to spend time creating titles, overlays, or animations from scratch. The world has digitalized, and videos often need visual aspects such as titles, lower thirds, to present information. The templates not only assist video editors increase the quality of the content by showing certain information, but they also give a strong visual touch to keep the viewer engaged throughout the video. The audience nowadays is a lot more sophisticated, meaning that motion graphics are a necessity in a driven media world.

Motion Graphics templates are valuable for video editors of all levels. For the beginning content creators, the templates offer great quality, ready-made footage to help their creative goal. They can explore and work on their skills. Motion graphics that are pre-made are an excellent way to express the vision and express inspiration to new opportunities.

So now that you are aware of what After Effects templates are, we can move on to the actual workflow, why it is important, and how to use it as efficient as possible.

7. Workflow

Whether you are using Adobe After Effects to create motion graphics, or composite realistic visuals, you usually follow the same workflow, you may repeat the process of adjusting layer properties, editing, and compositing until everything looks good. You can change any property of any element, such as position, opacity and size. Make use of motion tracking to stabilize footage so that it follows the motion from another clip, and so much more!

8. Rendering Speed

When it comes to exporting your project in After Effects, you don’t need to buy an expensive workstation. You can speed up your rendering process from your own laptop without investing too much and by using the following tips we have for you below!

Tip #1: Enable Multiprocessing

What exactly is multiprocessing? That is when After Effects uses multiple cores from your CPU to export multiple frames at once. If your processor has one or more cores, you can enable this feature to reduce your rendering time. We want to mention that you need to check whether or not this option is turned on. Once enabled, you’ll see a great decrease in export time.

To enable Multiprocessing, navigate to Preferences > Memory & Multiprocessing. Then you click the check box next to ‘Render Multiple Frames Simultaneously’ and remember also to adjust the settings that you need.

Tip #2: Optimize Your RAM Usage

The RAM memory inside your workstation can be used to write and read data at a lot higher speeds than regular hard drives and portable drives. Configuring your RAM in a system is one of the easiest upgrades for better performance. Giving you affordable solutions for both desktop and laptop systems, the RAM memory upgrade does not require a lot of knowledge. The more RAM you allow applications to use, the higher the performance you will get out of it.

It also shows a noticeable increase in rendering speed. When the export time in your work is longer than needed, look at your RAM memory and see if you can make the necessary changes or upgrades.

Tip #3: Use the Media Encoder

Let’s talk about the Media Encoder. It’s the software that comes up with Adobe Creative Cloud products such as After Effects and Premiere Pro to simplify the export process. You can easily render your project from After Effects to Adobe Media Encoder and begin the project render process from that point on. The Media Encoder will increase your rendering performance and will significantly decrease rendering time.

Tip #4: Disable Ray-Traced 3D

The included After Effects Ray-Traced 3D feature enables you to produce 3D models within After Effects without any struggle. Calculating all the motions and visual graphics is such a heavy process for your workstation. When you disable raytracing, you will get a faster export time. By looking that ‘Classic 3D’ is checked instead of ‘Ray-Traced 3D’ from your composition preferences, you can speed your rendering speed up to 50%. Isn’t that incredible?

Tip #5: Activate GPU Exporting with Cuda Acceleration

Exporting your videos with GPU rather than CPU will increase the efficiency of your render process. The export length will decrease a whole lot when you activate Mercury GPU Acceleration, also known as ‘CUDA’ from the ‘Project Settings’.

After Effects doesn’t really require CUDA features from a special kind of Nvidia GPU. Only the GPU accelerated 3D renderer, that is based on the raytracing algorithm, requires that. The other GPU features are running on any GPU that meets the basic minimums, including Intel and AMD GPUs.

9. System Requirements for Windows

These are the minimum specifications needed to use After Effects on PC:

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) versions 1909 and later, or Windows 11

CPU: Intel or AMD Quad-Core Processor (Intel i5 and i7 will do the job)

RAM: 16 GB

Monitor resolution: 1280 x 1080

An internet connection

Free storage: 15 GB

GPU: Minimum 2 GB of VRAM

10. System Requirements for macOS

OS: macOS 10.13 or later

RAM: 16 GB

CPU: Intel and Apple Silicon (Rosetta2 Supported) Quad-Core Processor

GPU: 2GB of VRAM

Monitor resolution: 1440×900

Free storage: 15 GB

An internet connection

11. Keyboard Shortcuts

You can work visually when you configure your keyboard shortcuts with the visual keyboard shortcut editor within After Effects. You can use the keyboard user interface to show the keys that have been assigned to shortcuts, the available keys for assignment, and edit assigned shortcuts to make your workflow even easier.

The keyboard layout:

This is a representation of your physical keyboard where you can see which keys have been assigned a shortcut, and which are available.

Command list:

The list displays all the commands that can be assigned shortcuts.

Key modifier list:

This list shows you all the modifier combinations and assigned shortcuts associated with the key you select on your physical keyboard.

After Effects does not allow you to reassign the following keys:

• A
• AA
• E
• EE
• F
• FF
• L
• LL
• M
• MM
• P
• PP
• R
• RR
• S
• SS
• T
• TT
• U
• UU

12. Should You Buy It?

Well first, you cannot buy After Effects, Premiere Pro or other software from Adobe. You have to rent them by paying monthly. After Effects is primarily a compositing and graphics software. Premiere is primarily a video editing program. In the case of After Effects and Premiere Pro, it’s not really an either/or. They’re both software with different purposes. After Effects is a lot more powerful and essentially showcases most of Premiere’s functionality, but according to our experience, the Premiere Pro interface and workflow is way more superior for video editing.

Premiere Pro is essentially built around its timeline, the region where you cut your video clips and drag and place them into your appropriate sequence. Hollywood filmmakers and professional YouTube content creators are using Premiere Pro to edit high-performing content and award-winning films. The software is very intuitive and easy for beginners to start with.

Are going to work with After Effects to create an income? Or are just going to use it for a hobby? It’s crucial to mention that question because Adobe After Effects is not something that is cheaply available. You will be investing much money on the program, and if you are working to use the software, paying a good amount, and earning nothing in return, then you might want to shift to another alternative which would cost you less. For instance, let’s assume you are using the application to earn an income, and have a few low-paying clients. In such a situation, you will have to rethink your options of software and analyze whether what you are paying in comparison to what you are getting is enough for you or not. We all are different individuals and have different preferences. Once we can see what is more important to us, or what is our need at this moment, then we will be able to judge the worth of purchasing Adobe After Effects better.

Are you going to use After Effects to earn an income? Or are just using it as a hobby? It is very important to address this question because Adobe After Effects is not something cheaply accessible. You will be investing a lot of money into this software, if you are using the software while paying a good amount and earning nothing in return yet, then you could shift to a different alternative which will cost you a lot less. Let’s say you are using After Effects to earn an income and have some low-paying work. In that case, you will have to reconsider your options of video editing software and look at whether what you are paying in comparison to what you are getting is possible for you. When we can see what is more important to us, we will be able to see the worth of buying After Effects.

Did you previously use After Effects or are you new to the program? The return that you will get using Adobe After Effects, depends on how good you know how to work with the options, functions and features in the software.

The Bottom Line

So summing it all together, Adobe After Effects takes care of all your assets and creates a final product, considering that After Effects is usually an asset-generation tool. Most video editors complete their projects in After Effects non-stop. It’s excellent for making visual videos come to life.

AE version 22.3 is very impressive. Giving you a wealth of new features created to make VFX editing a lot faster and easier. Offering new features on a regular basis, improving their subscription model making it more attractive. Especially if you’re a professional editor and designer.

Once you get comfortable with Adobe After Effects, you learn how to dynamically combine After Effects compositions to your Premiere projects. You are able to access both assets at the same time if needed!

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This Article Will Explore in Detail How You Can Use the Features Available in Wondershare Filmora to Export the Video by Changing the Resolution of the Footage

With the vast number of devices available in the market today, storing data and video files has become difficult. Frequently in cases where the devices share different forms of resolution, it makes sharing videos a hassle.

In those situations, changing the resolution of your video can be a great idea. It will also allow you to save storage. In this article, you’ll adjust the resolution in just a few clicks by Wondershare Filmora. But before we learn how to change a video’s resolution, let’s look into what a video resolution is!

Part 1. What Is a Video Resolution?

A video resolution, in short, is the quality of the video visible. A video is rendered at a specific rate whenever you watch a movie or go to a cinema. A screen is made up of tiny pixels and arranged in an order that determines the resolution of a screen.

Video resolution is rendered in a vertical and horizontal orientation. Therefore, whenever you play a video on YouTube, the resolution scale is available for you to choose from, i.e., 480p, 720p, 1080p, etc.

In most cases, a resolution is dictated by the full abbreviation. So, for example, a 720p video is 1280 x 720, and a 1080p video is a 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Note: The number written before is the number of horizontal pixels in a video. And the number written after is the vertical pixels in a video.

Before we adjust the resolution of a video, let’s look at a comparison between different types of video resolution.

Part 2. 7 Different Types of Video Resolution

It has been established that a video resolution is not a constant number and changes according to the screen. Scroll below to look at the different forms of video resolutions available!

360p

The full resolution is 480 x 360. This resolution is a minimal video resolution. On a big screen, 360p will look blurry. That is why a 360p resolution is the best for smaller devices such as Mobile phones.

480p

The full resolution is 853 x 480. Although an upgrade from the latter, this resolution is available on many devices. It’s mainly used in devices such as smaller TVs, laptops, and Desktop computers. It is also available for Burn-in DVDs.

720p

The full version of the resolution is 1280 x 720. This resolution is called HD, short for High Definition. 720p quality looks good almost on every device and is also reasonably available.

Most modern devices, such as Mobile phones, Touch Tablets, Laptops, and PCs, are calibrated in 720p Resolution.

1080p

The resolution in its complete form is 1920 x 1080. This resolution is also known as FHD, short for Full High Definition. 1080p resolution is the quality in which many high-quality devices are constructed. As a result, the screens of these devices have a clear and clean display.

Note: It is usually recommended to share videos on social media in 1080p resolution.

1440p

This resolution is also called QHD (Quad HD). The length and width of this resolution are 2560 x 1440. As the name suggests, its quality is quad (four times) than that of a standard 720p resolution.

The screens of devices constructed in this resolution usually have a high-end purpose. For example, this resolution is commonly used in Gaming monitors and High-end smartphones.

2160p

The screens constructed in this resolution are considered among the best available in the market. 2160p (3840 x 2160) is also known as UHD, which is short for Ultra High Definition. It is also known as 4K because it offers four times the power of 1080p or FHD (Full High Definition.)

These screens are usually available for high-end competitive gaming monitors or big screen LCD and LED Television. In addition, some of the flagship smartphones are also built with 4K resolution.

4320p

This resolution is also known as 8K. The length and width of the pixel arrangement are 7680 x 4320. The pixels are arranged in these screens to offer sixteen times the average power of a 1080p (FHD) monitor.

This resolution is only available on several devices, such as commercial TVs and monitors. However, this is the most significant resolution available in the modern market. Therefore, even if your monitor cannot support a larger resolution, you can test whether your PC can render an 8K resolution.

Part 3. Why Do You Need to Change a Video Resolution?

There are numerous cases where you will want to change the resolution of a video. Some of them are described below.

Decreasing a Video Resolution

Sometimes, you are trying to upload a video from a smartphone. Or, in general, you want to transfer videos to a smartphone. The resolution of your video can play a significant role in the transfer process.

If your video file has a higher resolution, it will take up more space on your phone. As well as, if your PC has a higher resolution, say a 4K resolution, and your phone is of 1080p resolution. You might not be able to play it.

To counter situations like these, you need to change the resolution of your video.

Increasing a Video Resolution

Similarly, there are instances where you would need to change the resolution of your video to increase it.

A good example would be to burn a low-quality DVD. To maintain good quality on a DVD, you need to increase its resolution before transfer.

Changing the exact resolution of a video is only possible in some cases because you cannot change the precise pixel of the video it is recorded in. But software like Wondershare Filmora allows you to change the resolution of your video easily.

Now let’s move to understanding the steps involved in changing the resolution of a video!

Part 4. Steps to Change Video Resolution in Filmora

To change the resolution of a video, you would need a basic video editor. This video editor needs to support the features that enable you to adjust a video resolution. In this case, Filmora is the best option.

Wondershare Filmora

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It has an attractive system UI that allows inexperienced users to learn how to use it quickly. It also has a diverse stock media collection. Not only that, but It gives you access to dependable features for changing the speed of a video.

Scroll below to learn how to download the latest version!

Step1 Download Filmora

Begin by installing the latest version of Wondershare Filmora if you don’t do already. Then, run the installer of this app on your PC or Mac.

Now that you have downloaded the app let’s change the resolution!

Step2 Import Video Clips

Your next step after launching Filmora is to import video clips you want to resize. To accomplish this, follow the steps outlined below:

• Locate and select the Import icon on the top left side of the Filmora Home Interface.
• It will take you to your computer’s library.
• Select the videos to be edited and then click OK.

If you need clarification about the resolution of the video that you imported, you can also check them before adding it to the timeline.

• Right-Click on the video in the import window.
• In the pop-up column, go to Properties.

It opens a window that will tell you the basic info about your video clips. Here you can also preview the resolution.

Now that we have our clips imported, it is time to add them to the timeline below!

Step3 Add The Video Clips to Timeline

To add Video clips to the timeline, go through the steps as guided:

• Hold Right click to drag and select the video clips in the import window.
• Release Right-click when in the timeline.

Doing so would have added the video clips to the timeline. Instead, it has created a workplace to edit our videos.

You can trim, add effects, and join multiple clips in this process. After finishing the editing process, it’s time to select an export format.

Step4 Export Your Video

You can export into video formats in two ways with Filmora. It can be either selecting a format for your video. Or you can also choose to export your video to a particular device.

Video Format Resolution

Wondershare Filmora is a fantastic software that allows you to access a variety of formats for your videos. These export formats include MP4, WMV, F4V, MOV, TS, 3GP, and more. To select a format for your video, follow the steps as guided:

• Click on Export.
• In the left column, click on the video format you need.
• Click Export on the bottom right corner of the window.

Exporting a video in a specific format not only allows you to change the format of a video but also allows you to change the resolution simultaneously.

Default Resolution Settings

Some formats have a built-in resolution. Whenever you choose a specific format for a video, the resolution of the video will be shifted to the resolution of that format, i.e., TS has a default 1080p resolution.

Note: Another thing to remember is that most video formats have defaulted to 1080p. But there are some formats whose resolutions vary according to their style. A good example is a 3GP format, which is set to 352 x 488 by default.

Customize the Resolution

But if you don’t find the resolution stable for your device, you can also change this default resolution in simple steps. In the export window, follow the steps mentioned ahead:

• In the preset tab, go to > settings.
• In the video tab, click on the resolution.
• In the drop-down menu, select the resolution that you desire.

You can also select a custom resolution by these steps:

• In the drop-down menu, click on Custom.
• Here, you can change the height and width according to your wish.

Exporting a Video to a Specific Device

Selecting a format for your video can help if you want to change the resolution. But in cases where you want to export a video to a particular mobile device. Such as an iPhone or an iPad, you can select the device export option.

In the device export option, you can select a custom device. Filmora allows you to choose from a wide variety of machines available when you choose a custom device; the resolution will be set to optimal for that particular device.

Select a Folder to Export Your Video

After you are done calibrating the resolution settings, you can move on to select the export location for your video. You can do so by the steps mentioned:

• In the main Export window, navigate to the Save
• Click on the Folder
• It will direct you to your PC library.
• Select the directory you want to export your video to.
• Click Select Folder.

Final Step

The last step to export your video is clicking on the Export icon in the bottom right corner of the window. It opens up a render window. Wait for a few minutes until the video finishes exporting.

When the export is finished, a window will pop up as a reminder. You can also find the target folder by clicking on Find Target.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to change the resolution of a video using Wondershare Filmora.

Conclusion

Rapid video technology advancement is leading to the development of higher-resolution devices. The greatest resolution in the modern day is the 8K; soon, everyone will be using 8K devices. So, it is beneficial to learn how to change a video’s resolution.

By following the steps mentioned in this article, you can now change the resolution of your video using Filmora.

Before we adjust the resolution of a video, let’s look at a comparison between different types of video resolution.

Part 2. 7 Different Types of Video Resolution

It has been established that a video resolution is not a constant number and changes according to the screen. Scroll below to look at the different forms of video resolutions available!

360p

The full resolution is 480 x 360. This resolution is a minimal video resolution. On a big screen, 360p will look blurry. That is why a 360p resolution is the best for smaller devices such as Mobile phones.

480p

The full resolution is 853 x 480. Although an upgrade from the latter, this resolution is available on many devices. It’s mainly used in devices such as smaller TVs, laptops, and Desktop computers. It is also available for Burn-in DVDs.

720p

The full version of the resolution is 1280 x 720. This resolution is called HD, short for High Definition. 720p quality looks good almost on every device and is also reasonably available.

Most modern devices, such as Mobile phones, Touch Tablets, Laptops, and PCs, are calibrated in 720p Resolution.

1080p

The resolution in its complete form is 1920 x 1080. This resolution is also known as FHD, short for Full High Definition. 1080p resolution is the quality in which many high-quality devices are constructed. As a result, the screens of these devices have a clear and clean display.

Note: It is usually recommended to share videos on social media in 1080p resolution.

1440p

This resolution is also called QHD (Quad HD). The length and width of this resolution are 2560 x 1440. As the name suggests, its quality is quad (four times) than that of a standard 720p resolution.

The screens of devices constructed in this resolution usually have a high-end purpose. For example, this resolution is commonly used in Gaming monitors and High-end smartphones.

2160p

The screens constructed in this resolution are considered among the best available in the market. 2160p (3840 x 2160) is also known as UHD, which is short for Ultra High Definition. It is also known as 4K because it offers four times the power of 1080p or FHD (Full High Definition.)

These screens are usually available for high-end competitive gaming monitors or big screen LCD and LED Television. In addition, some of the flagship smartphones are also built with 4K resolution.

4320p

This resolution is also known as 8K. The length and width of the pixel arrangement are 7680 x 4320. The pixels are arranged in these screens to offer sixteen times the average power of a 1080p (FHD) monitor.

This resolution is only available on several devices, such as commercial TVs and monitors. However, this is the most significant resolution available in the modern market. Therefore, even if your monitor cannot support a larger resolution, you can test whether your PC can render an 8K resolution.

Part 3. Why Do You Need to Change a Video Resolution?

There are numerous cases where you will want to change the resolution of a video. Some of them are described below.

Decreasing a Video Resolution

Sometimes, you are trying to upload a video from a smartphone. Or, in general, you want to transfer videos to a smartphone. The resolution of your video can play a significant role in the transfer process.

If your video file has a higher resolution, it will take up more space on your phone. As well as, if your PC has a higher resolution, say a 4K resolution, and your phone is of 1080p resolution. You might not be able to play it.

To counter situations like these, you need to change the resolution of your video.

Increasing a Video Resolution

Similarly, there are instances where you would need to change the resolution of your video to increase it.

A good example would be to burn a low-quality DVD. To maintain good quality on a DVD, you need to increase its resolution before transfer.

Changing the exact resolution of a video is only possible in some cases because you cannot change the precise pixel of the video it is recorded in. But software like Wondershare Filmora allows you to change the resolution of your video easily.

Now let’s move to understanding the steps involved in changing the resolution of a video!

Part 4. Steps to Change Video Resolution in Filmora

To change the resolution of a video, you would need a basic video editor. This video editor needs to support the features that enable you to adjust a video resolution. In this case, Filmora is the best option.

Wondershare Filmora

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

It has an attractive system UI that allows inexperienced users to learn how to use it quickly. It also has a diverse stock media collection. Not only that, but It gives you access to dependable features for changing the speed of a video.

Scroll below to learn how to download the latest version!

Step1 Download Filmora

Begin by installing the latest version of Wondershare Filmora if you don’t do already. Then, run the installer of this app on your PC or Mac.

Now that you have downloaded the app let’s change the resolution!

Step2 Import Video Clips

Your next step after launching Filmora is to import video clips you want to resize. To accomplish this, follow the steps outlined below:

• Locate and select the Import icon on the top left side of the Filmora Home Interface.
• It will take you to your computer’s library.
• Select the videos to be edited and then click OK.

If you need clarification about the resolution of the video that you imported, you can also check them before adding it to the timeline.

• Right-Click on the video in the import window.
• In the pop-up column, go to Properties.

It opens a window that will tell you the basic info about your video clips. Here you can also preview the resolution.

Now that we have our clips imported, it is time to add them to the timeline below!

Step3 Add The Video Clips to Timeline

To add Video clips to the timeline, go through the steps as guided:

• Hold Right click to drag and select the video clips in the import window.
• Release Right-click when in the timeline.

Doing so would have added the video clips to the timeline. Instead, it has created a workplace to edit our videos.

You can trim, add effects, and join multiple clips in this process. After finishing the editing process, it’s time to select an export format.

Step4 Export Your Video

You can export into video formats in two ways with Filmora. It can be either selecting a format for your video. Or you can also choose to export your video to a particular device.

Video Format Resolution

Wondershare Filmora is a fantastic software that allows you to access a variety of formats for your videos. These export formats include MP4, WMV, F4V, MOV, TS, 3GP, and more. To select a format for your video, follow the steps as guided:

• Click on Export.
• In the left column, click on the video format you need.
• Click Export on the bottom right corner of the window.

Exporting a video in a specific format not only allows you to change the format of a video but also allows you to change the resolution simultaneously.

Default Resolution Settings

Some formats have a built-in resolution. Whenever you choose a specific format for a video, the resolution of the video will be shifted to the resolution of that format, i.e., TS has a default 1080p resolution.

Note: Another thing to remember is that most video formats have defaulted to 1080p. But there are some formats whose resolutions vary according to their style. A good example is a 3GP format, which is set to 352 x 488 by default.

Customize the Resolution

But if you don’t find the resolution stable for your device, you can also change this default resolution in simple steps. In the export window, follow the steps mentioned ahead:

• In the preset tab, go to > settings.
• In the video tab, click on the resolution.
• In the drop-down menu, select the resolution that you desire.

You can also select a custom resolution by these steps:

• In the drop-down menu, click on Custom.
• Here, you can change the height and width according to your wish.

Exporting a Video to a Specific Device

Selecting a format for your video can help if you want to change the resolution. But in cases where you want to export a video to a particular mobile device. Such as an iPhone or an iPad, you can select the device export option.

In the device export option, you can select a custom device. Filmora allows you to choose from a wide variety of machines available when you choose a custom device; the resolution will be set to optimal for that particular device.

Select a Folder to Export Your Video

After you are done calibrating the resolution settings, you can move on to select the export location for your video. You can do so by the steps mentioned:

• In the main Export window, navigate to the Save
• Click on the Folder
• It will direct you to your PC library.
• Select the directory you want to export your video to.
• Click Select Folder.

Final Step

The last step to export your video is clicking on the Export icon in the bottom right corner of the window. It opens up a render window. Wait for a few minutes until the video finishes exporting.

When the export is finished, a window will pop up as a reminder. You can also find the target folder by clicking on Find Target.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to change the resolution of a video using Wondershare Filmora.

Conclusion

Rapid video technology advancement is leading to the development of higher-resolution devices. The greatest resolution in the modern day is the 8K; soon, everyone will be using 8K devices. So, it is beneficial to learn how to change a video’s resolution.

By following the steps mentioned in this article, you can now change the resolution of your video using Filmora.

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