letterboxed
/ˈlɛtərˌbɑkst/
adjective
- Describing a video or image that has been formatted with black bars at the top and bottom to preserve the original widescreen aspect ratio.
- I bought the letterboxed DVD because the full-screen version cuts off too much.
- Many streaming platforms offer both letterboxed and full-screen options.
- The letterboxed version of the film shows the full director's vision.