Free OBS Studio Bitrate and Canvas Resolution Calculator

Optimize your stream settings with precision.

Recommended Settings

Recommended Bitrate 6000 Kbps
Recommended Encoder Preset x264 'Veryfast'
Canvas/Scale Strategy 1:1 Native

Quick Definitions

What is Bitrate?

Bitrate is the amount of data processed per second. Higher bitrate equals higher video quality, but requires more internet bandwidth.

Base vs. Output Resolution

Base (Canvas) should match your monitor resolution. Output (Scaled) is the resolution your viewers actually see. Scaling down reduces load on your computer.

Encoder Presets

'Fast' presets utilize more CPU, 'Veryfast' or 'Ultrafast' utilize less. If your stream lags, try a faster preset.