Introduction#
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The previous tutorial explained how to successfully watch Netflix, but many people have encountered a new problem: they cannot watch in 1080p resolution, only up to 720p. Doesn't that mean we're wasting our money on the 1080p standard package we bought?
To help everyone, first we need to understand why you can only watch in 720p resolution.
Why can't I watch in 1080p?#
This is because Netflix has certification requirements for devices and browsers, and the famous Chrome and Firefox have not applied for certification, resulting in a maximum support of only 720p. The old version of Microsoft Edge has certification, but the new version with the Chromium engine can only support 720p by default.
Netflix's Resolution Support List for Various Browsers#
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Google Chrome
- Windows, Mac, and Linux: 720p
- Chrome OS: 1080p
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Internet Explorer: 1080p
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Microsoft Edge (old version): 4K*
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Microsoft Edge (new version with Chromium engine): 720p
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Mozilla Firefox: 720p
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Opera: Up to 720p
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Safari on Mac OS X 10.10.3 or later: 1080p
How to Watch Netflix in 1080p?#
Chrome and browsers based on the Chromium engine (such as the new Edge) do not support 1080p, but they have a large user base, so it is a pity that they cannot watch in 1080p.
In fact, the steps are very simple and can be done quickly.
Download the Netflix 1080p Extension#
The Google Extension Store can no longer be downloaded, so we need to download the package directly from the developer.
Download link: https://github.com/truedread/netflix-1080p/releases
Here, download the second Source Code (zip).
After downloading, place it in a safe location where you won't accidentally delete it, and unzip it.
Install the Extension#
The installation steps are as follows:
- Open the extension management of Chrome or the new Edge.
- Enable developer mode.
- Drag the folder of the unpacked extension directly into the window.
Installation successful!
Test Playback#
Open a Netflix video and press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+D to view detailed playback data.
The resolution may be low when you first open it, so play it for a while until the speed picks up.
You can see that 1080p has been successfully unlocked!
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