Netflix movies now run in 4K quality on your Chrome browser: Here’s what you need

Netflix has made a long-awaited upgrade recently, giving you 4K video compatibility on Chrome browser to run on the web and you don’t need the app for it anymore. This is a big update and went probably understated but people who have been waiting to get 4K content support on the web for Netflix have not missed out and are already trying out the video streaming platform and its content in the high-def avatar.

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• Netflix 4K now available on Chrome browser.
• Requires Windows 11 PC or Chromebook.
• Needs Netflix premium plan and specific hardware.

The Netflix 4K Ultra HD support on Chrome does need more than just a browser update and the hardware that you use to watch 4K content also needs to be equipped to handle the load and additional codec support. Here are the intricate details that you should know for running Netflix 4K on Chrome browser on your PC

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What system do I need to run Netflix 4K on Chrome 

Windows 11 PC or a Chromebook running on ChromeOS is needed to run Netflix 4K version. Make note that both Windows 10 and macOS systems do not have support for the platform in 4K quality yet.

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And yes, Netflix premium plan is needed to support 4K resolution content for your profile/account

Now that we have covered the base stuff to use Netflix 4K version on Chrome, here are the hardware details you should remember:

• Intel 7-gen core or later CPUs/AMD Ryzen CPU
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 400 GPU
• 4K resolution screen at 60Hz refresh rate with HDCP 2.2 compliance

So, as you can see, running Netflix 4K on Chrome is not going to work on any PC and you need a dedicated setup that can support the resolution and also the performance load.

How to check Netflix resolution on Chrome for your PC 

Checking the Netflix streaming quality on Chrome is a three-step process and here’s how it works:

• Open Chrome
• Go to the Netflix web version site on the browser
• Play a 4K movie on Netflix
• Click on Ctrl + Alt + Shift + D using the keyboard while playing the video

You will get the details like streaming quality, and even the resolution at which the Netflix content is playing on the browser

Should you play Netflix in 4K quality on your PC? 

If you have the right hardware and the premium Netflix plan, watching the content in 4K resolution is an easy answer.