HD Video

On this page, you'll learn about high-definition video (or HD Video), including its definition, common HD resolutions and formats, and the difference between HD and SD.

HD video (High-Definition video) refers to video with a resolution of at least 1280×720 pixels, which is higher than standard-definition (SD) video.

The definition of video or quality is generally denoted by the number of pixels in each video frame, known as the video resolution. The high-definition video resolutions are 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. Each of these offers different methods of displaying HD content.
(* p = progressive scan; i = interlaced scan)

The most common high-definition video modes include

• 720p (1280x720) – known as HD
• 1080p (1920x1080) – known as Full HD or FHD.

These resolutions are widely used in televisions, monitors, projectors, streaming services, and gaming, providing immersive and visually appealing experiences.
(1080i was widely used in earlier HDTV broadcasts)

Read more: 1920x1080 vs. 1280x720

Besides HD videos, several higher-resolution videos provide more detail and clarity, including:

• 1440p (2560×1440) – known as QHD (Quad HD)
• 4K (3840x2160) – known as Ultra HD or UHD
• 8K (7680x4320) – known as 8K UHD or UHD-2

HD video can be encoded in various formats that determine how the data is compressed, stored, and transmitted.

Some of the most common HD video formats include:

Containers

• MP4
• AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition)
• MKV (Matroska Video)
• MOV (Apple QuickTime)
• AVI (Audio Video Interleave)

Codecs

• H.264/AVC
• HEVC/H.265
• DNxHD
• DVCPRO HD
• DivX HD

Physical formats

• Blu-ray
• HD DVD

High-definition videos have touched every aspect of our lives. They are used across various media and industries, like Blu-ray Discs, various social media, filmmaking, gaming, online video streaming services, surveillance, television and broadcasting, and more.

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