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How do I watch 4K content?

Watch MediaZilla videos in 4K Ultra HD by selecting Play 4K in the app or choosing 2160p in supported browsers.

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MediaZilla supports streaming in 4K Ultra HD (2160p) when:

  • The original video was uploaded in 4K.

  • You are using a supported device, browser, or app.


Watching in the MediaZilla Apps

When you open a video or presentation in the MediaZilla app (Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV/Google TV, iOS, or Android), you’ll first see a screen showing details about the content, including:

  • Title and description

  • Maximum available quality (SD, HD, 4K, HDR if applicable)

  • Duration of the video

From this screen, you’ll see one or two play buttons:

  • Play → Starts playback with adaptive quality up to HD.

  • Play 4K → Appears only if the project includes at least one 4K video. Choose this option to stream the 4K content in full 4K Ultra HD.

👉 If you don’t see a Play 4K button, the project does not contain a 4K version of the video.

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Watching in a Web Browser

When viewing in a browser, you can set playback quality from the settings icon in the lower-right corner of the video.

  • Playback defaults to Auto (adaptive), which adjusts quality up to HD based on your internet speed.

  • If the video was uploaded in 4K, 2160p (4K Ultra HD) will be listed as an option, but only if your browser supports it.

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Browser Requirements for 4K

To see options above 1080p, you must use:

  • macOS → Safari or Chrome

  • Windows → Chrome or Edge


Notes About 4K

  • 4K playback is only available if the original video was uploaded in 4K.

  • MediaZilla uses HEVC (H.265), the most widely supported 4K codec across devices.

  • Some browsers may limit playback to 1080p even if your display is 4K-capable.

  • A strong internet connection is required for smooth 4K streaming.

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