Need to record your Mac screen in 16:9? Learn how to use QuickTime Player for Recording your Mac screen in 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Why Record Your Mac Screen in 16:9?
Most video editors support the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, Macs have a native 16:10 screen resolution. If you record your Mac screen in 16:10 and edit it in a 16:9 compatible editor, you’ll end up with unwanted black bars on the sides.
To avoid this issue, it’s recommended to record your Mac screen in the 16:9 format. This ensures your recordings seamlessly integrate with most video editors, without any distracting black bars.
The catch is that recording your Mac screen in 16:9 can be a bit tricky, given the native 16:10 resolution.
How do you change the resolution of a screen recording on a mac
You can change Mac screen resolution by going to “Apple logo at the top left -> System Settings -> Displays -> Show All resolutions”
Mac provides different resolutions but every resolution is in 16:10 format.
Configuring QuickTime Player to Record Mac screen in 16:9 format
Let us see Recording Your Mac Screen in 16:9 with QuickTime Player.
To start a new screen recording in QuickTime Player:
- Right-click on the QuickTime Player icon and select “New Screen Recording,” or
- Press “Command + Shift + 5.”
Adjusting the Screen Recording Window to record your Mac screen in 16:9 aspect ratio:
- Drag the screen recording window to your desired width.
- Calculate the corresponding height using the 16:9 ratio formula: Width / Height = 16/9 = 1.7777 = 1.78
Example:
- Width: 1667 pixels
- Height: 1667 / 1.78 ≈ 936 pixels
Adjust the screen recording window to the calculated dimensions (1667 x 936) for a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Tip:
Adjust the width and height according to your requirements, using the 16:9 ratio formula to ensure the correct aspect ratio.
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