Learn how to change the video playback settings for apps that use the video platform that's built in to Windows.

Use 1080p for the best resolution and great quality. Videos saved in 1080p can be watched on a big screen (TV or projector) without being seen as blurry or glitchy.

With its user-friendly interface and extensive range of editing options, you can easily create high-quality videos, whether you're working on a simple or more detailed project.

Select a video quality to save your video. Note: Microsoft 365 personal and family subscribers and Clipchamp premium plan subscribers can export videos in 4K video resolution.

Play MP4 files in Windows by right-clicking the file and choosing what application to open it with.

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4K is a resolution for your TV. Technically called 4K UHD (or 4K Ultra HD, or 4K Ultra High Definition), it packs in four times as many pixels as a 1080p HDTV. This makes for a sharper, more detailed picture.

Instead of playing a video as part of a slide in your presentation, you can play it so that it fills the entire screen. Depending on the resolution of your original video file, the video might appear distorted when played full screen, so it's a good idea to preview it before giving your presentation to an audience.

Some files in these formats can be inserted into PowerPoint depending on the video and audio encoding used, but they will be converted to MPEG-4 format upon insertion and playback. Insertion and playback of audio in Musical Instrument Digital Interface (.mid, .midi) is no longer supported.

Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.