In this guide, we'll help you confirm your video parameters to ensure great results and production quality on the end platforms you stream to.
Mandatory
First, make sure you fulfill the following mandatory requirements. Without them, you will not be able to upload your video to Restream.
Video format - MP4, MOV, M4V or MKV
If your original file is in an unsupported format, you can use our free conversion tool to turn it into MP4.
Encoding - H264
Audio codec - AAC
Keyframe - 2
Maximum video size and duration per plan:
Free | Standard | Professional | Business | Enterprise |
15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour | 2 hours | Custom |
250 MB | 500 MB | 2 GB | 5 GB | Custom |
Optional
If you also follow these optional guidelines, you'll enjoy better video performance.
Max video resolution - Full HD 1080p (1920x1080).
You can also use videos up to 4k resolution. Just remember that they will only work on streaming platforms that support that resolution.
Video FPS - 30 or 60.
Rate control mode - CBR.
Since videos tend to be formatted with VBR, you may need to re-encode your file.
Bitrate - depends on the platforms you stream to. Please check this article.
We recommend adding an additional 15-20 seconds at the beginning and end of your video (for example, an intro and outro screen) to avoid cutting out critical parts. End platforms need some time to process your incoming stream properly.
💡 Once your videos are optimized, you're ready to stream them live.