Pixel Aspect Ratio - Use of Pixel Aspect Ratio

Use of Pixel Aspect Ratio

Pixel aspect ratio value is used mainly in digital video software, where motion pictures must be converted or reconditioned to use video systems other than the original. The video player software may use pixel aspect ratio to properly render digital video on screen. Video editing software uses Pixel Aspect Ratio to properly scale and render a video into a new format.

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