Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator
Enter a squeezed sensor raster and lens squeeze factor (1.33×, 1.5×, 1.8×, 2×) to get the desqueezed display width and final aspect ratio.
Anamorphic lenses optically squeeze a wide image onto the sensor; in post you stretch it back. A 3840×2160 frame through a 2× lens desqueezes to 7680×2160 — a 3.56:1 image you then crop to 2.39. Getting the factor right is the difference between correct geometry and everyone looking too thin or too wide.
Rule / Formula
Enter a squeezed sensor raster and lens squeeze factor (1.33×, 1.5×, 1.8×, 2×) to get the desqueezed display width and final aspect ratio.
About Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator
Enter a squeezed sensor raster and lens squeeze factor (1.33×, 1.5×, 1.8×, 2×) to get the desqueezed display width and final aspect ratio. Anamorphic lenses optically squeeze a wide image onto the sensor; in post you stretch it back. A 3840×2160 frame through a 2× lens desqueezes to 7680×2160 — a 3.56:1 image you then crop to 2.39. Getting the factor right is the difference between correct geometry and everyone looking too thin or too wide.
How to use Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator.
- 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type — no button to press.
- 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
- 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.
Why use Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: ASC anamorphic workflow notes.
- ✓Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator do?+
Enter a squeezed sensor raster and lens squeeze factor (1.33×, 1.5×, 1.8×, 2×) to get the desqueezed display width and final aspect ratio. Anamorphic lenses optically squeeze a wide image onto the sensor; in post you stretch it back.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator based on?+
It follows ASC anamorphic workflow notes; Cooke/Panavision anamorphic specs. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator uses: display width = recorded width × squeeze factor; final AR = display width ÷ height. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is Anamorphic Desqueeze Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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