How to Check the Quality of a Video(Mac)

Ever wondered if the video you just made was below HD or Full HD quality, but were unsure of how to tell? If so, this article is just for you.

Steps

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    Right click your video file.
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    Select "Get Info".
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    Look for "Dimensions"
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    Determine if it's HD quality or not:
    • 1920x1080 (1080p) is Full HD,
    • 1280x720 (720p) is normal HD,
    • 720x480 (480p) is below HD, but still acceptable quality.
    • Anything below 480p is considered poor and should be avoided.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I improve an iMovie video's quality?
    Liza Gaylord
    Liza Gaylord
    Community Answer
    You can't really improve the quality of a video once it exists. Depending on what exactly the problem is, some small modifications can possibly be made, but most likely it's just going to be as it is.
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Updated: July 27, 2015
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Categories: Mac
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