Supported Resolutions

PixelRecorder supports a wide range of resolutions for both screen and camera recording.

Screen Recording

Screen recording captures at native display resolution by default.

Common Display Resolutions

Display	Resolution	Aspect Ratio
MacBook Air 13”	2560 x 1664	3:2
MacBook Pro 14”	3024 x 1964	3:2
MacBook Pro 16”	3456 x 2234	3:2
Studio Display	5120 x 2880	16:9
Pro Display XDR	6016 x 3384	16:9
External 1080p	1920 x 1080	16:9
External 4K	3840 x 2160	16:9
External 5K	5120 x 2880	16:9

Retina Considerations

• Retina displays report logical resolution
• Actual capture is at physical pixels
• 2x scaling on most MacBooks

Camera Recording

Camera resolution depends on connected device capabilities.

Built-in Cameras

Mac Model	Max Resolution
MacBook Air M2/M3	1080p
MacBook Pro M3	1080p
iMac M3	1080p
Mac Studio (no camera)	-
Mac Pro (no camera)	-

External Cameras

Supports any resolution provided by the camera driver:

• 720p (1280 x 720)
• 1080p (1920 x 1080)
• 1440p (2560 x 1440)
• 4K (3840 x 2160)
• Higher resolutions if camera supports

Custom Resolutions

You can set custom output resolution:

1. Open stream settings
2. Set Resolution to “Custom”
3. Enter width and height
4. Aspect ratio preserved by default

Resolution Presets

Preset	Resolution	Use Case
720p	1280 x 720	Web, previews
1080p	1920 x 1080	Standard HD
1440p	2560 x 1440	High quality
4K	3840 x 2160	Maximum quality

Performance Impact

Higher resolutions require more resources:

Resolution	CPU Impact	Storage (1 min)
720p	Low	~50 MB
1080p	Medium	~120 MB
1440p	Medium-High	~200 MB
4K	High	~400 MB

Estimates for HEVC, standard quality

Best Practices

1. Match delivery format: Record at target resolution
2. Consider editing: Higher resolution gives more flexibility
3. Balance quality and storage: 1440p often ideal
4. Test performance: Ensure smooth recording before important sessions