16:9 aspect ratio (16:9)
Widescreen 16:9 is the video and presentation standard, so it is the right canvas for anything destined for a screen, a thumbnail or a banner slot.
Standard pixel sizes
| Size string | Resolution | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 1920×1080 | 1920 × 1080 px | 2.07 MP |
| 2560×1440 | 2560 × 1440 px | 3.69 MP |
| 3840×2160 | 3840 × 2160 px | 8.29 MP |
Need a custom fit? The aspect ratio calculator fits this ratio into any megapixel budget.
What to use 16:9 for
Hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, cinematic stills, website headers and desktop wallpapers.
Models that support 16:9
Seedance 2.0
Video · BytePlus (Volcengine)
$0.64 / clip
Seedance 2.0 4K
Video · BytePlus (Volcengine)
$0.38 / second
Seedance 2.0 Fast
Video · BytePlus (Volcengine)
$0.25 / second
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Video · BytePlus (Volcengine)
$0.085 / second
Seedance 2.5
Video · BytePlus (Volcengine)
$0.55 / second
HappyHorse 1.1
Video · Alibaba
$0.31 / second
HappyHorse 1.0
Video · Alibaba
$0.48 / second
Wan 3.0 Video
Video · Alibaba
$0.62 / second
Kling 3.0
Video · Kuaishou
$0.56 / second
Kling 3.0 Omni
Video · Kuaishou
$0.26 / second
Kling O1
Video · Kuaishou
$0.17 / second
Kling Omni 4.0
Video · Kuaishou
$0.085 / second
MiniMax H3 (768p)
Video · MiniMax
$0.030 / second
Wan 3.0 Video Prime
Video · Alibaba
$0.20 / second
16:9 FAQ
What resolution is 16:9?
16:9 is a ratio, not a fixed resolution — any pixel dimensions where width ÷ height = 16 ÷ 9 is "16:9". Common generation sizes include 1920×1080, 2560×1440, 3840×2160, listed in the table above.
Which AI models generate 16:9 images?
Most image generation models on our gateway cover the common ratios; check each model's spec sheet for the full list.
Which AI video models output 16:9?
Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.0 4K, Seedance 2.0 Fast, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Seedance 2.5, HappyHorse 1.1, HappyHorse 1.0, Wan 3.0 Video, Kling 3.0, Kling 3.0 Omni, Kling O1, Kling Omni 4.0, MiniMax H3 (768p), Wan 3.0 Video Prime generate 16:9 video. Video on our gateway is limited to 16:9 and 9:16.
How much does a 16:9 generation cost?
Aspect ratio doesn't affect price — image models bill per generated image (from $0.025) and video models per clip. See the pricing page for live rates.