how to check the resolution of mp4 file

To check the resolution of an MP4 file, you can use several tools depending on your operating system and preferences. Here are the most common methods:

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🖥️ Using VLC Media Player (Cross-platform)

1. Open the MP4 file in VLC.
2. From the menu, go to Tools → Media Information (or press Ctrl + I).
3. Click the Codec tab.
4. Look under Video for resolution details (e.g., 1920x1080).

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🧰 Using ffmpeg (Command Line, macOS/Linux/Windows)

If you have ffmpeg installed:

bash
ffprobe -v error -select_streams v:0 -show_entries stream=width,height -of csv=s=x:p=0 yourfile.mp4

This command will output something like:

1920x1080

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🪟 Using Windows Properties

1. Right-click the MP4 file → Properties.
2. Go to the Details tab.
3. Scroll to the Video section to see Frame width and Frame height.

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🍎 Using QuickTime on macOS

1. Open the file in QuickTime Player.
2. Press Cmd + I or go to Window → Show Movie Inspector.
3. Look at the format line for resolution (e.g., “1920 × 1080”).

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Let me know your operating system or tools available if you'd like tailored instructions or need help automating this for multiple files.