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Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator

Calculate display dimensions after horizontally desqueezing anamorphic footage.

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Use the Calculate button to see your result.

Review the method below for assumptions and conventions.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter recorded width, recorded height, squeeze factor.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

The method, explained

Display width = recorded width×squeeze factor; display aspect ratio = display width/recorded height.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

Using recorded width = 1920 pixels, recorded height = 1080 pixels, squeeze factor = 1.33, the result is 2554 pixels. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.

Understanding your result

Horizontal desqueeze without cropping. The width is rounded to the nearest pixel; export codecs may need even dimensions.

What to keep in mind

Horizontal desqueeze without cropping. The width is rounded to the nearest pixel; export codecs may need even dimensions. An ideal geometric or exposure estimate. Lens behavior, stabilization, sensor crop and scene conditions may change practical results.

Common questions

How do I use this anamorphic desqueeze calculator?

Calculate display dimensions after horizontally desqueezing anamorphic footage. Enter recorded width in pixels, recorded height in pixels, squeeze factor. The starting example is editable; use values for the same system or project.

Which assumptions affect this result?

Horizontal desqueeze without cropping. The width is rounded to the nearest pixel; export codecs may need even dimensions.

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