What is 4K
When we talk about HD video, many people will think about HD 720p, HD 1080p, 2K, this is partly correct. Acutually, with the rapid development of multi-media technology, we also have got 4K, which refers to the recording frame size (2048 or 4096 pixels horizontal resolution across). To most comsumers, 4K video provides them the unprecedented full-on visual experience.
Where to get 4K video
As far as we are concerned, 4K videos are available on several known websites and they can be captured by some digital camcorders.
1. Websites include: YouTube (you can watch 4K video online or download it to your computer), Vimeo ( 4K videos are mainly about art, animals, plants, landscape, etc) and Metacafe (the defect is that you need to spend time filtering the real 4K videos)
2. Digital camcorders: Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Nikon and other and HD camcorders.
Ways to play 4K video
Generally speaking, there are two ways to appreciate the 4K vidoes. The first one is to enjoy it on a professional 4K video player such as Sony FMP-X1 priced at $699 and REDRAY 4K video player with a $1750 price tag, which however, are too expensive for most comsumers to affort. This fact prompts many people to choose the other way, downloading 4K videos from websites and watching on computers, mobile phones and other popualr portable devices.
Problem about 4K videos
Incompatibility issue is quite common in the video world, which is also true to the stunning 4K. As is often the case, we will be puzzled by the problems such as “Well, I can produce 4K video with my Sony camcorder but none of my Mac players can play or convert it freely.“, “Does anyone know of any software which can playback videos at 4k resolution?” and a bunch more.
How to playback or convert 4K videos on Mac freely
Different from 720p, 1080p videos, the playback or conversion of 4K video is in a higher standard, calling for a professional 4K Video Converter. Firecoresoft 4K Video Converter is exactly what we need. Featured with the most advanced technology, it is reliable and professional. It supports converting 4K videos whether downloaded or shot by camcorders with best possible output quality. After conversion, you can enjoy or edit 4K video on application and even transfer it to any popular media devices. Note that 4K Video Converter for Mac is also available.