📏 Browser Resolution Tester

Test and analyze your browser's resolution, viewport size, and responsive breakpoints

Screen Resolution

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Physical screen size

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Browser Window

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Current window size

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Viewport

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Content area (excludes browser UI)

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Available Space

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Screen minus taskbar

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Pixel Ratio

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Color Depth

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Orientation

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Zoom Level

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Current Breakpoint

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📱 Test Device Resolutions

Select a device to see how your content would appear

⚙️ Custom Resolution

🖱️ Interactive Test Area

Responsive Test Box

This box helps visualize how content scales with different resolutions

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📊Device Detection

Device Type:💻 Desktop
Platform:Linux x86_64
User Agent:Node.js/22

🎨Color & Display

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Pixel Depth:0-bit
Pixel Ratio:1x

Understanding Browser Resolution

Browser resolution testing helps developers understand how websites appear across different devices and screen sizes. It's essential for creating responsive designs that work everywhere.

Key Terms Explained

Screen Resolution

The total number of pixels your monitor has. A 1920×1080 screen has 2,073,600 pixels. This is fixed hardware resolution.

Browser Window

The current size of your browser window, including toolbars, scrollbars, and the viewport. Changes when you resize.

Viewport

The area where your website content is displayed, excluding browser UI elements. This is what CSS media queries look at.

Device Pixel Ratio

How many physical pixels equal one CSS pixel. Retina displays have 2x or 3x ratios for sharper images.

Common Breakpoints

BreakpointWidth RangeTypical DevicesFramework Names
Mobile (Small)0-374pxiPhone SE, older phonesxs (Tailwind)
Mobile (Large)375-639pxiPhone 12/13/14, Pixel 5sm (Tailwind)
Tablet (Portrait)640-767pxiPad Mini, Kindlemd (Tailwind)
Tablet (Landscape)768-1023pxiPad Air, iPad Prolg (Tailwind)
Desktop1024-1279pxSmall laptops, 720p displaysxl (Tailwind)
Desktop (Large)1280-1535px1080p displays, most desktops2xl (Tailwind)
Ultrawide1536px+4K displays, ultrawide monitors3xl+ (custom)

Responsive Design Best Practices

Use Relative Units

Use percentages, em, rem, and vw/vh instead of fixed pixels. This ensures content scales properly across resolutions.

Mobile-First Approach

Design for mobile first, then progressively enhance for larger screens using min-width media queries. This ensures good performance on all devices.

Test Real Devices

While browser tools are great, always test on real devices. Touch interactions, screen quality, and performance can differ from emulation.

Consider Pixel Density

Provide high-resolution images (2x, 3x) for devices with high pixel ratios. Use srcset or picture elements for responsive images.

Testing Checklist

Essential Breakpoints

  • 320px (iPhone SE)
  • 375px (iPhone 12/13)
  • 768px (iPad portrait)
  • 1024px (iPad landscape)
  • 1440px (desktop)

What to Check

  • ✓ No horizontal scroll at any size
  • ✓ Text remains readable
  • ✓ Images scale properly
  • ✓ Navigation works on mobile
  • ✓ Touch targets are large enough

Pro Tip: Developer Tools

Use your browser's Developer Tools (F12) to test different resolutions. Chrome's Device Toolbar lets you simulate any device and even throttle network speeds to test performance.

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