Limelight
What is Screen Resolution?
Screen resolution is the number of pixels a display can show, written as width by height, such as 1920 by 1080. More pixels mean a sharper, more detailed image.
Screen resolution describes how many tiny dots, or pixels, make up the picture on a display. A higher resolution packs more pixels into the screen, so text and images look finer and you can fit more on screen at once.
Resolution is related to but distinct from screen size and pixel density. Two displays can share the same resolution at different physical sizes, which changes how sharp they look. On macOS, high-density Retina displays render a crisp image by using many physical pixels for each point of interface.
For screen recordings and presentations, resolution affects how clear your capture looks to viewers. Limelight is a native macOS overlay that draws its spotlight, keystroke display, and annotations at your display's full resolution, so its visuals stay sharp whether you are on a 1080p screen or a high-resolution Retina display.
Why Limelight
- ▸Resolution is the pixel count of a display, like 1920 by 1080
- ▸More pixels give a sharper, more detailed image
- ▸Resolution differs from physical screen size and pixel density
- ▸Limelight renders its overlay crisply at any display resolution
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FAQ
- Does higher screen resolution make my recording look better?
- It can, since more pixels capture finer detail. The captured quality also depends on your recorder's settings and the source content.
- Does Limelight look sharp on high-resolution screens?
- Yes. Limelight is a native macOS app that draws at the display's full resolution, so its overlay stays crisp on Retina and other high-resolution screens.