Don’t know your monitor’s resolution? Here is a simple way to check the screen resolution on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Every monitor or screen has a specific resolution that it supports. As long as proper drivers are installed, Windows can automatically detect the screen resolution and display accordingly.
Generally, Windows users don’t have to worry about the screen resolution, as Windows handles it. However, whether you are curious or want to know the resolution Windows is running at, you can do so using the Settings app or a PowerShell command. There are many reasons for this, including, but not limited to, downloading wallpapers at the appropriate resolution, determining the optimal display scaling, and applying proper game settings.
Whatever your specific reason is, Windows makes it very easy to check the screen resolution. In this quick and easy guide, I will show you the steps to check your monitor resolution using the Settings app and a PowerShell command. Let’s get started.
Before You Start
There are two types of resolutions you should know. They are the “current resolution” and “actual resolution”. Current Resolution is the resolution your monitor is currently set to. Actual Resolution is the resolution the manufacturer intended and advertised (e.g., 1080p, 1440p, 4K). For example, your monitor’s actual (native) resolution might be 4K, but the current resolution Windows is running at might be 1440P.
Check Screen Resolution in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10, you can use the Display options in the Settings app to quickly check your monitor’s resolution. Here’s how.
- Press the “Start key + I” to open Settings.
- Click “System“.
- Select “Display” on the sidebar.
- You will see the current display resolution under the “Display resolution” section.
- Your actual screen resolution is labeled with the “recommended” tag in the dropdown menu.
Check Screen Resolution in Windows 11
- Open the Settings app by pressing the “Start + I” shortcut.
- Go to the “System” tab on the sidebar.
- Click the “Display” option in the main panel.
- Your current screen resolution is displayed in the “Display resolution” section.
- Your monitor’s actual screen resolution is labeled with the “recommended” tag in the dropdown menu.
PowerShell Command to Find Screen Resolution (all versions)
Windows has a dedicated PowerShell command to find out your screen resolution. This command will work in all versions, including Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. Here is how to use the command.
To open the PowerShell window, right-click on the Start menu and select the “Terminal” or “Windows PowerShell” option.
In the Terminal/PowerShell window, run the following command to get the screen resolution.
wmic path Win32_VideoController get CurrentHorizontalResolution,CurrentVerticalResolution
The command displays the horizontal and vertical resolutions separately. For example, my screen resolution is 1920 X 1080 pixels. So, the command shows the horizontal resolution as 1920 and the vertical resolution as 1080p.
That is all. It is that simple to check the screen resolution in Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
Thank you.