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Additional proof that there exist high-resolution versions of the movie

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	You can rent the video on youtube in 1080p.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ETePG9F6Zk&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies]		You can rent the video on youtube in 1080p.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ETePG9F6Zk&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies]
	[[File:Jurassic ~~world~~ Fallen Kingdom ~~High~~-res preview at ~~youtube~~.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom high-res preview at YouTube.png\|thumb]]
	(I added another picture where I show that the feed on youtube IS in fact 1080p, and it also shows that my connection speed is 55004 Kbps or around 55 Mbps, buffring the video to 37.81s took a handful of seconds. This is more proof to show that my connection speed is not part of the issue.)<!-- Feel free to add more sources of the movie after "More sources that show/sell high resolution versions of the movie" -->		(I added another picture where I show that the feed on youtube IS in fact 1080p, and it also shows that my connection speed is 55004 Kbps or around 55 Mbps, buffring the video to 37.81s took a handful of seconds. This is more proof to show that my connection speed is not part of the issue.)<!-- Feel free to add more sources of the movie after "More sources that show/sell high resolution versions of the movie" -->

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Netflix]]		[[Category:Netflix]]

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	Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.		Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.

	Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]		Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260126070652/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]
	[[File:Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality.png\|alt=Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality\|thumb\|Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality]]		[[File:Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality.png\|alt=Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality\|thumb\|Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality]]

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	Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.		Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.

	Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]		Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]
	[[File:Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality.png\|alt=Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality\|thumb\|Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality]]		[[File:Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality.png\|alt=Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality\|thumb\|Netflix terms of service covering streaming quality]]

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	*'''Netflix Premium plan''': Subscription to the Premium Plan.		*'''Netflix Premium plan''': Subscription to the Premium Plan.
	*'''Device compatibility''': Devices must support 4K playback and be Netflix-certified.		*'''Device compatibility''': Devices must support 4K playback and be Netflix-certified.
	*'''Processor''': An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer with Intel SGX enabled, or an AMD Ryzen CPU.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=How to use Netflix on your Windows computer or tablet \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931 \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netflix Help Center \|date=n.d.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Netflix requirements to watch 4k that you paid for \|author=((Rikki1256)) \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/189odn6/netflix_requirements_to_watch_4k_that_you_paid_for/ \|date=2023-12-03 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203165545/https://old.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/189odn6/netflix_requirements_to_watch_4k_that_you_paid_for/ \|archive-date=2023-12-03 \|website=[[Reddit]] \|type=Online forum post \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>		*'''Processor''': An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer with Intel SGX enabled, or an AMD Ryzen CPU.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=How to use Netflix on your Windows computer or tablet \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931 \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netflix Help Center \|date=n.d. \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260104160941/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23931 \|archive-date=4 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Netflix requirements to watch 4k that you paid for \|author=((Rikki1256)) \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/189odn6/netflix_requirements_to_watch_4k_that_you_paid_for/ \|date=2023-12-03 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203165545/https://old.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/189odn6/netflix_requirements_to_watch_4k_that_you_paid_for/ \|archive-date=2023-12-03 \|website=[[Reddit]] \|type=Online forum post \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
	*'''GPU''': Nvidia GeForce GPU 1050 or newer, AMD Radeon RX 400 series or newer GPU.<ref name=":1" />		*'''GPU''': Nvidia GeForce GPU 1050 or newer, AMD Radeon RX 400 series or newer GPU.<ref name=":1" />
	*'''Display requirements''': A screen with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 and HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI ports (for external displays).		*'''Display requirements''': A screen with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 and HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI ports (for external displays).

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	Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.		Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.

	Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device faulty or the user's internet speed slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]		Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]
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	The '''Netflix stream-quality controversy''' involves [[Netflix]]'s advertising of {{Wplink\|4K resolution}} for its {{Wplink\|Streaming television\|streaming service}} while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions. Secondly, it covers their refusal to license 4K content, even when available on other platforms.		The '''Netflix stream-quality controversy''' involves [[Netflix]]'s advertising of {{Wplink\|4K resolution}} for its {{Wplink\|Streaming television\|streaming service}} while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions. Secondly, it covers their refusal to license 4K content, even when available on other platforms.

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	The '''Netflix stream-quality controversy''' involves [[Netflix]]'s advertising of {{Wplink\|4K resolution}} for its {{Wplink\|Streaming television\|streaming service}} while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions. ~~Too~~, it covers their refusal to license 4K content, even when available on other platforms.		The '''Netflix stream-quality controversy''' involves [[Netflix]]'s advertising of {{Wplink\|4K resolution}} for its {{Wplink\|Streaming television\|streaming service}} while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions. Secondly, it covers their refusal to license 4K content, even when available on other platforms.

	==4K plan doesn't provide a 4K resolution stream==		==4K plan doesn't provide a 4K resolution stream==
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	The movie was shot with [[wikipedia:Arri_Alexa#Alexa_65\|Arri Alexa 65]],<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sciretta \|first=Peter \|date=2018-04-24 \|title='Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Director J.A. Bayona On Bringing Suspense Back To The Franchise [Set Visit Interview] \|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/557725/j-a-bayona-interview/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222000228/https://www.slashfilm.com/557725/j-a-bayona-interview/ \|archive-date=2025-02-22 \|access-date=2025-03-22 \|website=SlashFilm \|df=mdy-all}}</ref> capable of a maximum recording resolution of 6560 x 3100, with these sensor crop modes:		The movie was shot with [[wikipedia:Arri_Alexa#Alexa_65\|Arri Alexa 65]],<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sciretta \|first=Peter \|date=2018-04-24 \|title='Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Director J.A. Bayona On Bringing Suspense Back To The Franchise [Set Visit Interview] \|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/557725/j-a-bayona-interview/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222000228/https://www.slashfilm.com/557725/j-a-bayona-interview/ \|archive-date=2025-02-22 \|access-date=2025-03-22 \|website=SlashFilm \|df=mdy-all}}</ref> capable of a maximum recording resolution of 6560 x 3100, with these sensor crop modes:

	* 1.78 Crop Mode: 5120 x 2880		*1.78 Crop Mode: 5120 x 2880

	* 1.50 Crop Mode: 4320 x 2880		*1.50 Crop Mode: 4320 x 2880

	* LF Open Gate: 4448 x 3096		*LF Open Gate: 4448 x 3096

	* 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Alexa 65 \|url=https://www.arrirental.com/en/cameras/digital-65-mm-cameras/alexa-65 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250619202126/https://www.arrirental.com/en/cameras/digital-65-mm-cameras/alexa-65 \|archive-date=2025-06-19 \|access-date=2025-03-22 \|website=ArriRental \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>		*4K UHD: 3840 x 2160<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Alexa 65 \|url=https://www.arrirental.com/en/cameras/digital-65-mm-cameras/alexa-65 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250619202126/https://www.arrirental.com/en/cameras/digital-65-mm-cameras/alexa-65 \|archive-date=2025-06-19 \|access-date=2025-03-22 \|website=ArriRental \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

	That they would shoot a movie in UHD resolution with a camera worth 150-200k USD and downsize it to 960x540 (similar to some DVD format and even VHS we had back in the 2000's) during post processing in 2018 is extremely unlikely and illogical.		That they would shoot a movie in UHD resolution with a camera worth 150-200k USD and downsize it to 960x540 (similar to some DVD format and even VHS we had back in the 2000's) during post processing in 2018 is extremely unlikely and illogical.

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	The '''Netflix stream-quality controversy''' involves [[Netflix]]'s advertising of {{Wplink\|4K resolution}} for its {{Wplink\|Streaming television\|streaming service}} while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions.		The '''Netflix stream-quality controversy''' involves [[Netflix]]'s advertising of {{Wplink\|4K resolution}} for its {{Wplink\|Streaming television\|streaming service}} while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions. Too, it covers their refusal to license 4K content, even when available on other platforms.

	==4K plan doesn't provide a 4K resolution stream==		==4K plan doesn't provide a 4K resolution stream==

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			==4K plan doesn't provide a 4K resolution stream==
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	Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.		Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.

	Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]		Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260126070652/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]
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	Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.		Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.

	Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device faulty or the user's internet speed slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]		Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]
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	Netflix imposes restrictions on accessing 4K streaming without fully disclosing the conditions under which these restrictions apply; all prerequisites for receiving a 4K stream are not listed in the terms of use,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|author=[[Netflix]] \|title=Netflix Terms of Use \|website=Netflix Help Center \|url=https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse \|date=2024-01-24 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125032601/https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse \|archive-date=2024-01-25 \|df=mdy-all}}</ref> terms & conditions,<ref>{{Cite web \|author=[[Netflix]] \|title=Netflix Shop – Terms & Conditions \|website=Netflix Shop \|url=https://www.netflix.shop/pages/terms-conditions \|date=2023-06-01 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128223343/https://www.netflix.shop/pages/terms-conditions \|archive-date=2023-11-28 \|df=mdy-all }}</ref> or help page.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=How to get the best video quality \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444 \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netlix Help Center \|date=n.d.}}</ref> When new users sign up, Netflix defaults them to the 4K premium plan, without clearly informing them of the intentional limitations on accessing 4K content.<ref>[[:File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png]]</ref>		Netflix imposes restrictions on accessing 4K streaming without fully disclosing the conditions under which these restrictions apply; all prerequisites for receiving a 4K stream are not listed in the terms of use,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|author=[[Netflix]] \|title=Netflix Terms of Use \|website=Netflix Help Center \|url=https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse \|date=2024-01-24 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125032601/https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse \|archive-date=2024-01-25 \|df=mdy-all}}</ref> terms & conditions,<ref>{{Cite web \|author=[[Netflix]] \|title=Netflix Shop – Terms & Conditions \|website=Netflix Shop \|url=https://www.netflix.shop/pages/terms-conditions \|date=2023-06-01 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128223343/https://www.netflix.shop/pages/terms-conditions \|archive-date=2023-11-28 \|df=mdy-all }}</ref> or help page.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=How to get the best video quality \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444 \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netlix Help Center \|date=n.d. \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260114000324/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444/ \|archive-date=14 Jan 2026}}</ref> When new users sign up, Netflix defaults them to the 4K premium plan, without clearly informing them of the intentional limitations on accessing 4K content.<ref>[[:File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png]]</ref>

	Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.		Netflix, in their [https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse Terms of Service] (TOS), lists reasons why the quality of its content may vary from different devices, as stated in clause 4.7:<blockquote>The quality of the display of the Netflix content may vary from device to device, and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as your location, the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your Internet connection.</blockquote>One of the factors not listed is the use of [https://developers.google.com/widevine/drm/overview Widevine], a [[DRM\|Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which is embedded into most web browsers such as Chrome, Chromium, Electron (CEF), Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, etc. DRM technology prevents screen capture of media hosted on Netflix. One method, such as 'SECURE_DECODE,' utilizes Widevine to decode each displayed frame. However, this process consumes more bandwidth. To compensate, Netflix lowers the streaming resolution to 720p in web browsers.

	Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]		Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260216211333/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Archived]) for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim the user's device is faulty or the user's internet speed is slow to justify this behavior.[[File:Netflix signup page- choose plan bottom of page.png\|alt=Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.\|thumb\|Netflix signup page: plan choice, bottom of page.]]
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	*'''Operating system''': Supported OS versions, e.g., Windows 10/11, macOS (Safari), and specific Android/iOS versions.		*'''Operating system''': Supported OS versions, e.g., Windows 10/11, macOS (Safari), and specific Android/iOS versions.
	*'''Browser and app compatibility''': Certain browsers (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Safari) and official Netflix apps are required.		*'''Browser and app compatibility''': Certain browsers (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Safari) and official Netflix apps are required.
	*'''Updated firmware and software''': Devices must run the latest firmware or software, NVIDIA Driver version 387.96 or newer.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=4K UHD Netflix content on NVIDIA GPUs \|author=[[Nvidia]] \|url=https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus \|date=2021-09-29 \|website=Nvidia Support \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>		*'''Updated firmware and software''': Devices must run the latest firmware or software, NVIDIA Driver version 387.96 or newer.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=4K UHD Netflix content on NVIDIA GPUs \|author=[[Nvidia]] \|url=https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus \|date=2021-09-29 \|website=Nvidia Support \|df=mdy-all \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260215121029/https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus \|archive-date=15 Feb 2026}}</ref>
	*'''Title availability''': Not all titles are available in 4K; the content must be marked as 4K or UHD.		*'''Title availability''': Not all titles are available in 4K; the content must be marked as 4K or UHD.

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	*'''Internet speed''': The recommendation of 15 Mbps for 4K streaming.		*'''Internet speed''': The recommendation of 15 Mbps for 4K streaming.
	*'''Device compatibility''': Ensuring all devices in the setup support 4K video playback.		*'''Device compatibility''': Ensuring all devices in the setup support 4K video playback.
	*'''Browser and app compatibility''': Mention that Microsoft Edge (version 118 or later) or the official Netflix app is required to stream 4K content on Windows-based platforms. Likewise, mention that Safari (version 12 or later) is required for 4K playback on Macs (there’s no Netflix app for macOS).<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|title=Netflix supported browsers and system requirements \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/30081 \|date=n.d. \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netflix Help Center}}</ref>		*'''Browser and app compatibility''': Mention that Microsoft Edge (version 118 or later) or the official Netflix app is required to stream 4K content on Windows-based platforms. Likewise, mention that Safari (version 12 or later) is required for 4K playback on Macs (there’s no Netflix app for macOS).<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|title=Netflix supported browsers and system requirements \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/30081 \|date=n.d. \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netflix Help Center \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260123055327/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/30081 \|archive-date=23 Jan 2026}}</ref>
	*'''Display requirements''': Mention of HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI ports and display resolution for external devices.		*'''Display requirements''': Mention of HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI ports and display resolution for external devices.
	*'''Account settings''': Instructions to set playback settings to High or Auto for 4K.		*'''Account settings''': Instructions to set playback settings to High or Auto for 4K.
	*'''Title verification''': Guidelines on identifying titles that support 4K or HDR.		*'''Title verification''': Guidelines on identifying titles that support 4K or HDR.
	*'''Mobile-device limitations''': It mentions HDR might not stream on mobile devices in low power mode. It also addresses limitations like Widevine DRM levels.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to use Netflix on your Android phone or tablet \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939 \|date=n.d. \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netflix Help Center}}</ref>		*'''Mobile-device limitations''': It mentions HDR might not stream on mobile devices in low power mode. It also addresses limitations like Widevine DRM levels.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to use Netflix on your Android phone or tablet \|url=https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939 \|date=n.d. \|author=[[Netflix]] \|website=Netflix Help Center \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260112210041/https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939 \|archive-date=12 Jan 2026}}</ref>

	===Requirements that Netflix does not disclose===		===Requirements that Netflix does not disclose===
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	For example: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is HD only on Netflix,<!--		For example: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is HD only on Netflix,<!--
	<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Watch Transformers: Rise of the Beasts \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81602889 \|date=n.d. \|website=[[Netflix]]}}</ref>		<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Watch Transformers: Rise of the Beasts \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81602889 \|date=n.d. \|website=[[Netflix]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260116061254/https://www.netflix.com/title/81602889 \|archive-date=16 Jan 2026}}</ref>
	Citation removed as linked page (at least while signed out) shows no evidence of 4K/UHD not being available. I imagine the only way to cite this would be w/ a screenshot while logged into a 4K subbed account; HD-only accounts don't show films as being available in 4K.-->{{Citation needed}} whereas it’s clearly available in UHD on other platforms,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Watch Transformers: Rise of the Beasts \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-Anthony-Ramos/dp/B0BX1MWKHY \|date=n.d. \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250509201425/https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-Anthony-Ramos/dp/B0BX1MWKHY \|archive-date=2025-05-09 \|access-date=2025-07-11 \|website=[[Amazon#Amazon_Prime_(2005–Present)\|Amazon Prime Video]] \|df=mdy-all}}</ref> or Blu-ray.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=<nowiki>Transformers: Rise of the Beasts [4K UHD]</nowiki> \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-4K-UHD/dp/B0C5P5K55N \|date=n.d. \|access-date=2025-07-11 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120130137/https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-4K-UHD/dp/B0C5P5K55N \|archive-date=2025-01-20 \|website=[[Amazon]] \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>		Citation removed as linked page (at least while signed out) shows no evidence of 4K/UHD not being available. I imagine the only way to cite this would be w/ a screenshot while logged into a 4K subbed account; HD-only accounts don't show films as being available in 4K.-->{{Citation needed}} whereas it’s clearly available in UHD on other platforms,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Watch Transformers: Rise of the Beasts \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-Anthony-Ramos/dp/B0BX1MWKHY \|date=n.d. \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250509201425/https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-Anthony-Ramos/dp/B0BX1MWKHY \|archive-date=2025-05-09 \|access-date=2025-07-11 \|website=[[Amazon#Amazon_Prime_(2005–Present)\|Amazon Prime Video]] \|df=mdy-all}}</ref> or Blu-ray.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=<nowiki>Transformers: Rise of the Beasts [4K UHD]</nowiki> \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-4K-UHD/dp/B0C5P5K55N \|date=n.d. \|access-date=2025-07-11 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120130137/https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rise-Beasts-4K-UHD/dp/B0C5P5K55N \|archive-date=2025-01-20 \|website=[[Amazon]] \|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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