How to Change Chromecast Aspect Ratio

Streaming movies and TV shows in the correct aspect ratio is a major headache. If you download offline movies, the chances are high that you end up downloading the file in the wrong aspect ratio. It may happen in Chromecast too. But Chromecast automatically detects your TV and casts the content in that format. However, this works only for streaming apps. In offline casting, it is not possible. So, you need to change the Chromecast aspect ratio manually one way or another.

Built-in Cast apps like Netflix, YouTube, and other apps won’t have this issue. But many smartphones have come with a built-in Cast icon that allows you to cast your offline videos and images. While doing so, the aspect ratio in your smartphone and your TV may vary, resulting in the black screen below the content.

Chromecast Aspect Ratio: Google Home app

You can’t change the aspect ratio manually in Chromecast while casting. In Google Home, there are no settings to change the Chromecast aspect ratio. The Lack of user interface and the customization option is the main reason.

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Change Chromecast Aspect Ratio

Streaming Apps

Streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube have built-in Cast features, you can’t change the aspect ratio. You can change the video to portrait and landscape mode. Changing the orientation also helps you to fit into your TV screen.

Offline Casting Apps

You can only change the resolution in your smartphone or any other casting device if the app has the capability to it. Media playing apps like VLC, MX Player, and similar apps allow you to change the aspect ratio. Modify the aspect ratio in the app that suits your TV.

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How to Adjust the TV Screen Size using Smartphones

Quick Guide: On VLC Media Player > Click More > Select Settings > tap Video screen orientation > Choose resolution to change.

Here are the steps to change the resolution using Android or iOS smartphones in apps like VLC, and MX Player.

1. Launch the VLC Media Player app on your smartphone.

2. Click on the More button on the lower right corner of the screen.

3. Select the Settings icon and tap the Video screen orientation option from the Settings menu.

4. Next, pick the resolution that fits your TV screen.

5. You can cast the VLC Media Player to your Chromecast device.

How to Change Chromecast Aspect Ratio using Windows PC

You can modify the Aspect Ratio using Windows desktop/ laptop by changing the PC’s resolution.

1. Tap the Windows Start button and click the Settings option.

2. Click on the Display option.

Note: You can also right-click on the empty screen and select System from the menu.

3. Once the Display Window appears, select the drop-down menu under Display Resolution.

4. Then, pick the resolution that fits your TV screen.

5. Next, click Keep Changes to confirm the changes and click OK.

6. Now, you view a different aspect ratio by casting the PC screen to your Chromecast-connected TV.

If you are a Chromecast user, there is no way that you can change the aspect ratio manually. But you can stream conveniently by changing the zoomed-in or blurry video to the correct aspect ratio.

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