2.7K video
Also known as: 2.7K, 2704 x 1520, 2.7K 4:3
A GoPro-era resolution of about 2704 pixels wide, between 1080p and 4K. It offers more detail than Full HD with high frame rates and lighter files.
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What it means
2.7K became popular on action cameras as a middle step between 1080p and 4K. In 16:9 it is typically 2704 x 1520 pixels, roughly twice the pixels of Full HD. A 4:3 version adds extra height for more vertical room.
The appeal was always the balance. 2.7K gives visibly more detail than 1080p, allows some reframing and stabilization crop, and on many cameras supports higher frame rates than 4K, such as 120 fps, at a manageable file size.
It is mostly an action camera resolution. Phones and mirrorless cameras rarely offer it, and platforms treat it as a non-standard size.
How it works in practice
Riders often pick 2.7K at high frame rates for slow motion jumps and tricks, where 4K would limit the frame rate. It is also a sensible choice for long trips when storage and battery are tight but 1080p feels too soft.
In editing, 2.7K footage drops neatly into a 1080p timeline with room to crop, or can be scaled up into a 4K timeline. Scaling up adds no real detail, but good scaling looks clean enough for most social use.
When mixing with 4K clips, use a 4K timeline and let the 2.7K shots scale up, rather than shrinking everything to 2.7K.
What to watch out for
Because 2.7K is not a standard delivery size, exporting it directly can confuse some platforms and players, which may add black bars or rescale it. Export in a standard size such as 1080p or 4K instead.
High frame rates at 2.7K still need good light. In shade, each frame gets a short exposure, and the camera raises gain, producing noise. For dim conditions, a lower frame rate at the same resolution looks cleaner.
Check which lens modes and stabilization levels are available at each 2.7K setting, since some combinations disable features like Horizon Lock or certain lenses.
How RawClip handles it
RawClip accepts 2.7K clips together with 1080p, 4K and 5.3K footage in one order. The finished highlight is delivered in standard 4K and 1080p, so you do not need to convert anything first.