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# kVTDecompressionPropertyKey_ReducedResolutionDecode

Request decoding at smaller resolutions than full-size (optional).

```
let kVTDecompressionPropertyKey_ReducedResolutionDecode: CFString
```

## Discussion

This is an optional property for video decoders to implement. Decoders that only support a fixed set of resolutions should pick the smallest resolution greater than or equal to the requested width and height.

## Topics

### Resolutions

[`kVTDecompressionResolutionKey_Width`](/documentation/VideoToolbox/kVTDecompressionResolutionKey_Width)

A key to specify the resolution width.

[`kVTDecompressionResolutionKey_Height`](/documentation/VideoToolbox/kVTDecompressionResolutionKey_Height)

A key to specify the resolution height.


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