Here are the recommended video encoding settings to use for pre-recorded live streaming.
Resolution: any resolution
Maximum Resolution: 2160px in height a.k.a 4K
Aspect Ratio: any aspect ratio
Video Codec: H264 encoded video (e.g. AVC)
Audio Codec: AAC low-complexity profile or Opus.
Recommended Bitrate: 4.5 Mbps
Maximum Bitrate: 16 Mbps
FPS: supports up to 60 FPS
GOP: <your FPS> x 2
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
Best Practices when choosing video bitrate
> 1080p @ 60 fps
Resolution height: 1080px
Bitrate range: 4.5 Mbps - 8 Mbps
> 1080p @ 30fps
Resolution height: 1080px
Bitrate range: 2.5 Mbps - 4.5 Mbps
> 720p @ 60fps
Resolution height: 720px
Bitrate range: 2.5 Mbps - 6 Mbps
> 720p @ 30fps
Resolution height: 720px
Bitrate range: 1.5 Mbps - 2.5 Mbps
> 240p, 360p, 480p
Resolution height: up to 480px
Bitrate range: 0.3 Mbps - 1.5 Mbps
Please feel free to contact our Live chat support to get recommendations specific to your video encoding software.
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