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Use this table to help you determine the best resolution for your activity.
Also consider the capabilities of your computer or TV to be sure your
hardware can support the selected resolution.
Video Resolution Best Use
4K
Stunning high-resolution video with professional
low-light performance. 8MP stills available
from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed
position shots.
2.7K
16:9 resolution video downscales to provide
stunning, cinema-quality results for professional
productions.
2.7K 4:3
Recommended for body-mounted, ski-mounted
or surfboard-mounted shots. Provides large
viewing area.
1440p
Recommended for body-mounted shots. Aspect
ratio of 4:3 captures a larger vertical viewing
area, compared to 1080p. High frame rate yield
the smoothest, most immersive results for high-
action capture. Great for sharing to social media.
1080p
Great for all shots and for sharing to social
media. High resolution and frame rate yield
stunning results. This resolution is available in all
FOVs and its high FPS option (120fps) enables
slow motion during editing.
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
Video Resolution Best Use
960p
Use for body-mounted shots and when
slow motion is desired. Aspect ratio of 4:3
provides large viewing area and smooth results
for high action capture.
720p
Good for handheld shots and when slow motion
is desired. The high frame rate of 240fps is great
for super slow motion, but is available only in
Narrow FOV.
480p
Good when super slow motion and Wide FOV are
desired and standard definition is acceptable.
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Frames per second (FPS) refers to the number of video frames that are
captured in each second.
When selecting a resolution and FPS, consider the activity that you want
to capture. Higher resolutions result in greater detail and clarity, but are
generally available at lower fps values. Lower resolutions result in less
detail and clarity, but support higher FPS values, which are important for
capturing motion. Higher FPS values can also be used to create slow-
motion videos.
ASPECT RATIO
GoPro video resolutions use two aspect ratios: either 16:9 or 4:3. Standard
televisions and editing programs use 16:9. Footage shot in 4:3 is 33%
taller, but must be cropped to 16:9 for playback on a TV. (If footage is not
cropped, it appears with black bars on the sides of the image.)
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS