Screen Resolution Checker
Instantly see your screen resolution, viewport size, device pixel ratio, and browser dimensions.
How to use Screen Resolution Checker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between screen resolution and viewport size?
Screen resolution is your monitor's total pixel dimensions — a fixed hardware property that does not change unless you adjust display settings. Viewport size is the usable content area inside your browser window, which changes when you resize the browser, open DevTools panels, or adjust zoom. CSS media queries respond to viewport size, not screen resolution.
What does device pixel ratio (DPR) mean?
DPR is the ratio of physical screen pixels to CSS logical pixels. A DPR of 1 means one CSS pixel equals one physical pixel — standard displays. DPR 2 (Retina) means four physical pixels per CSS pixel, making text and graphics sharper. At DPR 2, images need to be served at 2x resolution to look crisp instead of blurry.
Why does my viewport size change when I open browser DevTools?
Opening the DevTools panel reduces the available viewport width or height, depending on where you docked it — right, bottom, or separate window. This is intentional behavior and reflects what your current browser window offers for content. Always test responsive layouts with DevTools in a separate window to avoid viewport measurement interference.
How do I know if my screen is Retina or HiDPI?
Check your device pixel ratio. A DPR of 2 or higher means your screen is HiDPI (Retina on Apple devices, or equivalent high-density displays from other manufacturers). Most MacBook screens, iPhone and Android flagship screens, and newer Windows laptops with 1080p+ displays on small panels have DPR 2 or higher.
Why does my screen resolution differ from what my system settings show?
Operating systems often scale the display — a 4K monitor might be set to display content at 200% scaling, making the effective resolution appear as 1920×1080 to applications and browsers. The screen resolution checker shows the logical resolution the OS presents to the browser, not necessarily the raw native hardware pixel count.
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