With the latest tvOS 18.2 update, Apple TV now offers additional aspect ratio options.
In addition to the traditional 16:9 format, users can choose from options like 21:9, 2.37:1, and DCI 4K — ideal for movie lovers with home projectors seeking a true cinematic experience.
The new update adds support for 21:9, 2.40:1, and DCI 4K formats, allowing for a more immersive and adaptable display setup.
Announced earlier this year at Apple’s WWDC conference, this feature is now available in the latest developer beta of tvOS 18.2.
These wider formats are especially beneficial for projector users, as they can eliminate black bars and better fit the screen surface, creating a seamless widescreen experience that mimics a theater setting.
New Picture Format Options
According to 9to5mac Apple TV users can now select from the following formats:
Automatic
16:9
21:9
2.37:1
2.39:1
2.40:1
DCI 4K
32:9
This update not only improve the viewing experience for films in classic cinema ratios but also provides a more versatile use for Apple TV across various display types, from traditional TVs to ultra-wide screens and projectors.
For those who enjoy an adaptable and true-to-format movie experience, these new options promise a richer, more immersive home theater experience.
