How to Change Resolution on Samsung Smart TV

Things Discussed	Change Resolution
How to Change	Using the Picture Settings
Change Aspect ratio	Using Picture Size Settings
Change Picture Mode	Using the Picture Settings category

In Smart TVs, you can’t use the same resolution for all types of video content. Sometimes, you need to change the resolution on your Samsung Smart TV for a specific movie or video content. In Samsung Smart TVs, you can change resolution, aspect ratio, and picture mode to your preference.

How to Change Resolution on Samsung Smart TV

If you find that your TV’s current resolution is not correct, then you can change it using the Settings menu.

Samsung QLED TV

1: Press the Home button on your TV remote.

2: On the home screen, select the Settings option.

3: Under Settings, select Picture Settings.

4: Choose the Picture Size Settings feature.

5: Select your desired resolution.

Samsung FHD TV

1: Press the P.SIZE on your TV remote.

2: If you don’t have a P.SIZE button on your remote, Press the Menu button on your remote.

3: Go to Picture and select the Picture Size option.

4: Choose the resolution you prefer.

How to Change Source Resolution on Samsung Smart TV

If you are using any external inputs, you can change the resolution of that too. You can check and change the input or source resolution on your Samsung TV using the Source settings.

1: Press the Home button on your Samsung TV remote.

2: In the home screen, navigate and select the Source option.

3: Inside the Source option, select any of your inputs.

4: You can see the resolution on the top right corner of the TV screen.

5: To change the input resolution, you have to change the Aspect Ratio on your Samsung TV.

How to Change Aspect Ratio on Samsung Smart TV

The aspect ratio determines the picture quality and the resolution of your TV. Choose a suited aspect ratio based on your inputs and your TV screen.

1: Go to the Home screen on your Samsung TV.

2: On the home screen, select the Settings option.

3: In the next step, select the Picture option.

4: Now, choose the Picture Size Settings and select the picture ratio you want.

The list of Aspect ratios are

• 16:9 is a standard ratio that fits the widescreen of your TV.
• 4:3 is an aspect ratio that is used in the early 80s TV.
• Fit to Screen ratio shows the whole image based on the screen size, and it doesn’t cut off any pictures while streaming.
• Custom ratio lets you customize your TV resolution as per your wish with Zoom and position settings.

With the Zoom feature, you can zoom into your TV content to explore your movies from a different perspective. But while using it, you may experience some clarity drop in your content.

How to Change Picture Mode

In the Picture Mode settings, you can change the display settings like Brightness, Sharpness, Contrast, Tint, and more on your Samsung Smart TV.

1: Press the Home button on your remote and select the Settings option.

2: Under the Picture category, select the Picture mode option.

3: Select the modes available. You can customize your chosen mode by adjusting Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, and more.

• Standard Mode is a default mode suitable for every environment.
• Dynamic Mode Is used to view your content with brighter and sharper images. Most people use Dynamic mode for watching live matches.
• Natural Mode is used to reduce eye strain while watching TV. You can switch to this mode when your eyes get irritation.
• Movie Mode is best-suitable for watching movies at night.

These are the various picture settings available on Samsung Smart TVs. Based on the Samsung TV models and manufacturing year, the available aspect ratio might differ. Choose the aspect ratio that suits your TV.