Stretched resolutions are a popular option for competitive players in games like Fortnite, Valorant, and Counter-Strike. It offers advantages over native resolutions like 1920×1080, including higher or more stable FPS, better visibility, less input delay, and more. There are a few things you’ll need to know how to do before you can set up your own stretched resolution in-game. We’re going to walk you through all the steps in this guide. Here’s how to set up and use a stretched resolution in Fortnite.
How to use a stretched resolution in Fortnite
To get a stretched resolution in Fortnite, you need to first set up a custom resolution on your desktop and then apply it in the GameUserSettings.ini file.
NVIDIA Stretched Resolution
Here is how to set up a stretched resolution in Fortnite if you use an NVIDIA video card:
- Open NVIDIA Control Panel
- Navigate to Change resolution under Display
- Select a resolution and tap on Customize
- Click on Create Custom Resolution
- Enter your custom Horizontal pixels and Vertical lines
- Set the Refresh rate (Hz) to whatever your monitor supports
- Tap on the Test button
- Select the custom resolution from the list and Apply it
AMD Stretched Resolution
Here is how to set up a stretched resolution in Fortnite if you use an AMD video card:
- Open AMD Radeon Software
- Navigate to the Gaming tab
- Tap on Global Display
- Select Create New next to Custom Resolutions
- Enter the Resolution (Px) and Refresh Rate (Hz)
- Make sure your Timing Display matches your new resolution
- Tap on Create
Once you have your new stretched resolution set for your NVIDIA or AMD video card, you’ll need to navigate to your Fortnite config folder. Press Windows Key + R and type %appdata%. Press the OK button, and navigate to the following folder
AppData\Local\FortniteGame\Saved\Config\WindowsClient\GameUserSettings.ini
You can open the file with the Windows notepad or any other text editor. Edit the following lines to match your new stretched resolution settings:
- ResolutionSizeX=1920
- ResolutionSizeY=1080
- LastUserConfirmedResolutionSizeX=1920
- LastUserConfirmedResolutionSizeY=1080
Save the file and then set it to read-only so Fortnite cannot revert these changes. To set the GameUserSettings.ini file to read-only, right-click on it and go to properties. Check the box at the bottom of the General tab that says Read-only, click Apply, and then click OK.
Test the changes by launching Fortnite. You may notice some stretched bars on the loading screen.
What are the most popular stretched resolutions in Fortnite?
Here are some of the most popular stretched resolutions in Fortnite:
- 1820×1080
- 1680×1050
- 1440×1080
Most professional Fortnite competitive players use a stretched resolution of either 1820×1080 or 1680×1050.
Why should you use stretched resolution in Fortnite?
There are many reasons why someone may prefer using a stretched resolution over native ones. Some players may prefer the look of a stretched resolution due to the larger size of players and objects. Although the characters may appear more prominent on the screen, their hitboxes are still the same size, but it may make it easier for you to aim.
However, there are some other advantages, such as higher or more consistent frames per second and better visibility.
