VLC HowTo/Change the aspect ratio
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Using VLC, you can override the source aspect ratio. This is available both as a command line option and as an option in the Preference dialog in the graphical interface. The aspect ratio can be specified both in ratio format (16:9) or as a decimal number (1.33).
Command Line
When invoking VLC from the command line, use the option --aspect-ratio. For instance,
vlc --aspect-ratio 1:5
Graphical Interface
If using the graphical interface, the setting is In the Video section of the Preferences dialog. You may specify the aspect ratio in the field labeled "Source aspect ratio."
Here is a list of the more common aspect ratios.
- Fullscreen: 1.33 or 4:3
- Widescreen: 1.78 or 16:9
- Typical DVD: 1.85
- Cinemascope: 2.35
'''Warning:''' Default sort key "Aspect ratio" overrides earlier default sort key "Change the aspect ratio".
