Skärmupplösning

Skärmupplösning, often referred to as display resolution, indicates the number of distinct pixels that can be displayed on a screen. It is typically expressed as two numbers, representing the width and height in pixels. For example, a resolution of 1920x1080 means the screen has 1920 pixels horizontally and 1080 pixels vertically.

A higher screen resolution means more pixels are packed into the same physical space, resulting in a sharper and more detailed image. This allows for more information to be displayed on screen simultaneously without appearing cramped. For instance, a monitor with 4K resolution (3840x2160) can display significantly more detail than a standard Full HD (1920x1080) monitor.

Screen resolution is a crucial factor when choosing a display for various purposes. For graphic design, video editing, or gaming, higher resolutions are generally preferred for their visual fidelity and workspace. For general browsing or office tasks, lower resolutions may suffice. The choice also depends on the size of the display; a higher resolution on a smaller screen will appear sharper than the same resolution on a larger screen.

The term "native resolution" refers to the one specific resolution at which a display is designed to perform optimally. While displays can often be set to resolutions other than their native one, this can lead to a loss of sharpness or clarity due to scaling. Operating systems and graphics cards allow users to adjust screen resolution to match the capabilities of their display and personal preference.