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Why are HD pictures smaller?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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HD programming appears smaller on a standard TV because they are squeezing something the same height, but 1/3 wider onto your TV tube. To keep the proper aspect ratio (objects that don't look skinny or fat) there are black bars at the top and bottom.

Standard definition TV played on an HD screen will have black bars on each side.

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