What is HD? HD (or High Definition) refers to higher quality video than SD (or Standard Definition). On HD, the picture will be sharper than on SD. On YouTube, HD means a video …

You can watch purchased 4K UHD-quality videos using the YouTube app on eligible smart TVs and Android TVs, or with a Chromecast Ultra. UHD playback requires a faster Internet …

Change the quality of your video To give you the best viewing experience, YouTube changes the quality of your video stream based on your viewing conditions. These conditions are why you …

Watch HD, 4K UHD & HDR videos You can choose the video quality for some movies and TV shows you buy on Google. Most movies and TV shows are available in high definition (HD). …

Watch HD, 4K UHD, HDR & 3D videos Most content on Google TV is available in High Definition (HD) and some content is available in 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD). Content in 4K UHD is …

To change the video quality of the video you're watching: In the video player, select Settings . Tap Quality . Select your preferred video quality: Auto (recommended): Changes to give you the …

Low video quality after upload When you upload a video, it will initially be processed in low quality. This process helps you complete the upload process faster. When the upload flow is complete, …

Change the quality of your video To give you the best viewing experience, YouTube changes the quality of your video stream based on your viewing conditions. These conditions are why you …

The truth is, YouTube will determine the optimal quality based on screen size and density. They deem there's no real benefit to 1080p over 720p on a high ppi device and it reduces a lot of …

Choose live encoder settings, bitrates, and resolutions It's important to make sure your live stream is high quality. Make sure you choose a quality that will result in a reliable stream based on …