resolution

The resolution CSS media feature can be used to test the pixel density of the output device.

Syntax

The resolution feature is specified as a <resolution> value representing the pixel density of the output device. It is a range feature, meaning that you can also use the prefixed min-resolution and max-resolution variants to query minimum and maximum values, respectively.

Examples

HTML

<p>This is a test of your device's pixel density.</p>

CSS

/* Exact resolution */
@media (resolution: 150dpi) {
  p {
    color: red;
  }
}

/* Minimum resolution */
@media (min-resolution: 72dpi) {
  p {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
}

/* Maximum resolution */
@media (max-resolution: 300dpi) {
  p {
    background: yellow;
  }
}

Result

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Media Queries
The definition of 'resolution' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
resolution media featureChrome Full support 29Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 8
Full support 8
Partial support 3.5
Notes
Notes Supports <integer> values only.
IE Full support 9Opera Full support 16
Full support 16
No support 10 — 15
Safari No support No
Notes
No support No
Notes
Notes See bug 78087.
WebView Android Full support ≤37Chrome Android Full support 29Firefox Android Full support 8
Full support 8
Partial support 4
Notes
Notes Supports <integer> values only.
Opera Android Full support 16
Full support 16
No support 10.1 — 14
Safari iOS No support No
Notes
No support No
Notes
Notes See bug 78087.
Samsung Internet Android Full support 2.0

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.

See also