Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a metadata standard that lets display devices like monitors, televisions, and projectors communicate their capabilities to the video source. When using HDMI, the EDID from your television tells the video source what the dimensions of the screen are.

What is an EDID setting?

EDID is an acronym for “Extended Display Identification Data“. This short set of letters can be the source of a major headache when it comes to HDMI. When establishing an HDMI connection, the source device must be able to communicate with the display (known as the Sink) and find out what capabilities it has.

What is the meaning of EDID?

Printable Version. EDID data exchange is a standardized means for a display to communicate its capabilities to a source device.