<P> 1080p (1920 × 1080 px; also known as Full HD or FHD and BT. 709) is a set of HDTV high - definition video modes characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution; the p stands for progressive scan, i.e. non-interlaced . The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16: 9, implying a resolution of 2.1 megapixels . It is often marketed as full HD, to contrast 1080p with 720p resolution screens . </P> <P> 1080p video signals are supported by ATSC standards in the United States and DVB standards in Europe . Applications of the 1080p standard include television broadcasts, Blu - ray Discs, smartphones, Internet content such as YouTube videos and Netflix TV shows and movies, consumer - grade televisions and projectors, computer monitors and video game consoles . Small camcorders, smartphones and digital cameras can capture still and moving images in 1080p resolution . </P>

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