1080p

1080p, commonly known as Full HD, is a display resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels with progressive scan. The aspect ratio is 16:9, and the "1080" denotes the vertical pixel count, while the "p" signals that each frame is drawn progressively rather than interlaced.

Introduced in the mid-to-late 2000s, 1080p quickly became a standard for high-definition televisions, computer monitors, and media. It was widely adopted by Blu-ray discs, streaming platforms, and HDTV broadcasts. The most common playback frame rate is 60 Hz for general video, with 24 Hz and 30 Hz used for film content and some broadcast material.

Technically, 1080p implies a resolution of 1920×1080 with a progressive scan. Video is typically encoded using formats such as H.264/AVC or H.265/HEVC and delivered over various interfaces, notably HDMI and DisplayPort. In streaming and broadcast, color subsampling such as 4:2:0 is common, which reduces bandwidth while preserving perceived quality.

Today, 1080p remains widely used, especially where bandwidth, processing power, or display size make higher resolutions unnecessary. It is common on many televisions, computer monitors, and mobile devices, and remains a standard option on Blu-ray and many streaming services although 4K content has become more prevalent.

See also: 720p, 1440p, 4K, Ultra HD, HDTV, Blu-ray.