OBS Studio is a free and open-source software for streaming and recording your PC games. Android games, or other videos in real-time.
However, if you’re starting with a low-quality video source that doesn’t meet your standards. OBS Studio can be difficult to work with. In this tutorial, learn how to boost your video quality using the best settings for OBS. This can also be useful when you are using OBS studio in Google Meet or any other video calling app.
Easy way to Improve video Quality in OBS Studio
Try changing your video settings in OBS Studio. This includes things like chroma subsampling (downstream piling), frame rate, and more. See the Settings > Video tab for a full list of options.
For example, if you’re encoding video to H264/AAC, a smaller size may help decrease the bandwidth usage required by the network connection between your computer and the viewer’s computer. However, this will also likely result in lower image quality due to fewer compression options available at higher bitrates.
One of the most basic ways to improve video quality is to use a higher-resolution source file. However, this is not always feasible or desirable.
For example, in case you are recording a live stream of your gameplay. You may not want to use a high-resolution source file because it would cause frame rate issues. In these cases, you can lower the resolution of your source file without losing too much quality.
Another method for improving video quality is to use a lower bitrate source file.
A lower bitrate means fewer data being transferred over the network, which results in reduced bandwidth usage and smaller file size. However, lower bitrates can also result in poorer image quality due to reduced image quality encoding options available on most networks.
It’s important to experiment with different bitrates and encoding options to find what gives you the best balance between quality and performance.
Tips for increasing visual quality in OBS studio
First and foremost, make sure that your computer can handle the increased graphics requirements. obs can use a lot of resources, so make sure that you have enough power to run it smoothly.
Second, try to avoid using low-quality textures and models when possible. Higher-quality textures and models will render more smoothly, look better onscreen, and reduce framerate fluctuations.
Finally, use compression software such as OBS Studio’s built-in H.264 encoding if you can. This will help to save on bandwidth and lower overall file size.
OBS Studio Video settings you might find helpful
If you’re using OBS Studio to stream or record video, you’ll want to make sure the video quality is as good as possible. Here are some other settings you might find helpful:
Frame rate
You can set the frame rate to 25, 30, or 60 fps to improve smoothness and animation.
Bitrate
Try to keep the bitrate below 500 kbps if possible to reduce file size and lag during playback.
Audio quality
You can adjust the audio quality (from low to high) depending on your bandwidth and audio needs. Here is a screenshot of the settings page in case it is easier for you to understand.