Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Device screen resolution?

Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen of your computer or laptop. It is represented in the format “width” x “height” (e.g., 1920 x 1080). It determines the clarity and detail of the images that can be displayed on your computer or laptop screen.

2. How does this tool work?

This tool detects your device's current screen resolution and viewport resolution by accessing the browser's properties. It displays the width and height of your screen in pixels.

3. What all information does this tool provides?

This tool provides data on your

• Browser Viewport resolution,
• Device Resolution,
• Device Pixel Ratio (DPR),
• Color Depth (in bits per pixel),
• Depth

4. Why is knowing my screen resolution important?

Knowing your screen resolution can help you optimize your display settings, choose the right graphics for your projects, and ensure that websites and applications are displayed correctly. It can help you as a Front end Developer or Tester in case you are trying to simulate different browser or device resolution and want to check if the resolution is correctly applied or not.

5. What is the difference between Browser view port resolution and Device resolution.

Device resolution refers to the number of pixels your device’s screen can display. However, the Browser viewport refers the number of pixels being displayed by the content area of your browser at its real time screen width and height. You can modify your Browser viewport height in real time by resizing your browser.

6. Can I change my device’s screen resolution?

Yes, some display monitors allows you to configure your device resolution. You can change your device screen resolution using your device's display settings. However, the available display resolutions may depend on your display monitor configurations and graphics card capabilities.

7. Can I use this tool on any device?

Yes, this tool can be used on any device using a web browser. It should work fine on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

8. Do I need to install anything to use this tool?

No, this tool does not require any additional installation. It retrieves the resolution information directly on your web browser.

9. What if my screen resolution is not displayed correctly?

If the tool does not display your screen resolution accurately, it may be due to browser settings, device compatibility, or the use of virtual desktops. Browser viewport resolution may also differ in case you have resized your window. Try refreshing the page or using a different browser.

10. What should I do if I encounter an error while using the tool?

If you encounter an error, try refreshing the page, clearing your browser cache, or using a different browser. If the problem persists, check for any browser extensions that might be interfering with the tool (in case you use any extension which alters the window).

11. Which all browsers are compatible with this tool?

This tool is compatible with all modern web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

12. Is this tool free to use?

Yes, this tool is completely free to use.

13. Does this tool collect any personal information?

No, this tool does not collect any personal information. It only retrieves data related to your screen resolution. We do not store such data at our server.