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Aspect Ratio (16:9)

The ratio of video width to height. The 16:9 widescreen standard dominates streaming and broadcast; older content in 4:3 (standard definition) or 2.39:1 (cinemascope) may display with black bars on modern displays. Incorrect aspect ratios are a common streaming quality complaint.

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