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IMAX projectors have been categorized into two groups, "True IMAX" and "LieMAX," based on the quality and size of their projected image. IMAX venues that feature either 15/70 mm film projectors or IMAX with Laser projectors are considered True IMAX. IMAX venues with solely 2K resolution digital xenon projectors or other projectors are not considered True IMAX.

Traditional 15/70 mm IMAX locations use 70 mm film projectors, with the film running through the projector(s) horizontally, each frame being 15 perforations wide. Cinemas show 3D presentations using two projectors and either linear polarized or LCD shutter glasses. These locations are capable of displaying aspect ratios as tall as 1.43:1. Dual Laser locations use two 4K resolution digital projectors with laser light sources, with 3D content similarly using wavelength multiplex visualization to Dolby 3D. Some are capable of displaying aspect ratios as tall as 1.43:1.

Types of projectors

 * GT3D 15/70mm: 15/70 projector that is capable of using two film reels to project 3D on 15/70. theatres that have them usually only show movies in 2D. IMAX GT3D is capable of projecting up to 1.43:1.
 * GT: Similar to GT3D but not capable of 3D projection.
 * Dome GT: A variation of GT and GT3D equipped with fisheye lenses and special prints used in IMAX dome theatres. some may be capable of projecting 3D.
 * SR: IMAX SR uses slightly smaller screens than GT IMAX venues. SR Projectors still use 15/70 film but the Projectors themselves are smaller than GT Projectors. Some SR venues are 3D capable as they use two SR Projectors. SR is capable of projecting up to 1.43:1.
 * CoLa: Stands for Commercial Laser, these units are digital and meant as a replacement to IMAX GT and SR. they are only capable of projecting up to 1.90:1 . CoLa is often referred to as IMAX with Laser. CoLa is usually paired with IMAX 12 Channel sound systems
 * GT Laser: Similar to CoLa however it uses two Projectors and is capable of projecting up to 1.43:1. GT Laser is usually paired with IMAX 12 Channel sound systems.
 * Dome with Laser: A variation of CoLa for IMAX dome theatres.
 * XT Laser: A budget version of CoLa often paired with IMAX 6 Channel.
 * IMAX digital: A term used to describe any IMAX digital theatre this included CoLa, GT Laser and IMAX Xenon (not shown).