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Movie purchased on HD

I have a movie purchased through Apple TV and it was in HD. What is the option to get upgraded to 4K?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16

Posted on Aug 4, 2023 9:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2023 8:49 AM

I specifically remember that title being available in 4K upon release here, but there is a possibility that it differed for other locations.


When a movie is released and available in 4K then that will be the best version available. It will then only be downgraded in the following scenarios (non 4K display, inadequate network connection or iTunes Store video settings, when downloaded). For titles originally purchased in HD, once a studio upgrades it that same version will be available in your library.


Do you have other titles in your library that you can check to see if they are in 4K? If you are able to isolate the issue to this title then it's best to contact Apple support to initiate an investigation, but if you see this elsewhere then check your video settings - make sure you have quick start set to ON and best available selected for resolution (Apps > iTunes Movies and TV Shows). Also, check Speedtest to see what connection ATV is currently receiving.

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Aug 5, 2023 8:49 AM in response to anilvth

I specifically remember that title being available in 4K upon release here, but there is a possibility that it differed for other locations.


When a movie is released and available in 4K then that will be the best version available. It will then only be downgraded in the following scenarios (non 4K display, inadequate network connection or iTunes Store video settings, when downloaded). For titles originally purchased in HD, once a studio upgrades it that same version will be available in your library.


Do you have other titles in your library that you can check to see if they are in 4K? If you are able to isolate the issue to this title then it's best to contact Apple support to initiate an investigation, but if you see this elsewhere then check your video settings - make sure you have quick start set to ON and best available selected for resolution (Apps > iTunes Movies and TV Shows). Also, check Speedtest to see what connection ATV is currently receiving.

Movie purchased on HD

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