resolution media query (compatibility prefixes)Baseline · Widely available
The -webkit-device-pixel-ratio, -webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio, and -webkit-max-device-pixel-ratio CSS media queries are standardized compatibility alternatives to resolution media queries.
Supported in all major browsers for at least 30 months — safe to use without fallbacks. Baseline since Oct 23, 2018. Widely available since Apr 23, 2021.
Browser support
DesktopChrome
1+Supportedsince Dec 11, 2008
Current: 155Edge
12+Supportedsince Jul 29, 2015
Current: 154Firefox
1–62Not supported
63+Supportedsince Oct 23, 2018
Current: 157Safari
1–2Not supported
3+Supportedsince Oct 26, 2007
Current: 27MobileChrome Android
18+Supportedsince Jun 27, 2012
Current: 155Firefox Android
4–62Not supported
63+Supportedsince Oct 23, 2018
Current: 157Safari iOS
1+Supportedsince Jun 29, 2007
Current: 27How to use
This feature is Baseline widely available — use it freely, no fallback needed.
Example
Full syntax and examples are on MDN: -webkit-device-pixel-ratio.
Feature detection
There’s no simple runtime check for this feature; rely on the support table and test in your target browsers.
Documentation (MDN)
Sub-features
Support for each part of the feature (3). The overall table above shows when the whole feature works.
| Sub-feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Chrome Android | Firefox Android | Safari iOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @media.-webkit-device-pixel-ratio | 1 | 12 | 63 | 3 | 18 | 63 | 1 |
| @media.-webkit-max-device-pixel-ratio | 1 | 12 | 63 | 3 | 18 | 63 | 1 |
| @media.-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio | 1 | 12 | 63 | 3 | 18 | 63 | 1 |