Align your settings with the guidelines of the platforms you stream to for a great streaming experience and high-quality output.
Restream Common Guidelines
While we have no set limitations, the following settings are a great starting point.
Video Guidelines
Resolution: Up to 3840 × 2160
FPS: 30 or 60
Codec: H.264 (x264)
Mode: Strict CBR
Keyframe Interval: 2 Seconds
Max Bitrate: 15,000 Kbps
Min Bitrate: 500 Kbps
Audio Guidelines
Codec: AAC-LC, Stereo or Mono
Max Bitrate: 160 Kbps (AAC)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 (AAC)
YouTube
YouTube has fewer limitations and offers superior quality options compared to alternative platforms. It is important to select a quality setting that aligns with your internet connection to ensure a consistent streaming experience.
For additional guidance, refer to YouTube's official guide.
Video Guidelines
Resolution / Frame Rate | Minimum Bitrate | Maximum Bitrate |
2160p @60fps | 10 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
2160p @30fps | 8 Mbps | 35 Mbps |
1440p @60fps | 6 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
1440p @30fps | 5 Mbps | 25 Mbps |
1080p @60fps | 4 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
1080p @30fps | 3 Mbps | 8 Mbps |
720p @60fps | 3 Mbps | 8 Mbps |
720p @30fps | 3 Mbps | 8 Mbps |
Codec: H.264
Resolution: 240p-2160p
Bitrate: 3,000-40,000 Kbps, depending on your resolution and FPS
FPS: up to 60
Rate Control: CBR
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds (recommended), max 4 seconds
Audio Guidelines
Codec: AAC or MP3
Bitrate: 128-Kbps for stereo or 384 Kbps for 5.1 surround sound
Sample rate: 44.1 KHz for stereo audio, 48 KHz for 5.1 surround sound
Follow the parameters below for the best possible experience streaming to Facebook.
Video Guidelines
Resolution: Up to 1920 × 1080
FPS: max 60
Codec: H.264 (x264)
Mode: Strict CBR
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds (recommended), max 4
Max Bitrate: 15,000 Kbps
Audio Guidelines
Codec: AAC, Stereo
Max Bitrate: 128 Kbps (recommended), max 256 Kbps
Sampling Rate: 44.1 Khz or 48 Khz
X
Follow the stream specifications below to create high-quality streams on X.
Video Guidelines
Resolution: 1280x720 (recommended), max 1920x1080
FPS: 30 (recommended), max 60 for 720p
Codec: H.264/AVC
Keyframe Interval: 3 seconds
Bitrate: 9,000 Kbps (recommended), max 12,000 Kbps
Audio Guidelines
Codec: AAC-LC
Bitrate: max 128 Kbps
Twitch
If you stream to Twitch, the main limiting factor is a maximal bitrate of 6000 Kbps. If you exceed that limitation, your viewers may not be able to watch your stream.
Video Guidelines
Resolution: 1920×1080
Streaming in 4K (3840x2160) resolution is currently in beta mode. For more details, contact Twitch directly.
Bitrate: 6,000 Kbps
Rate control: CBR
FPS: max 60
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
Preset: veryfast <-> medium
Profile: Main/High
Codec: H.264 (x264)
Audio Guidelines
Codec: AAC-LC, Stereo or Mono
Bitrate: 96 Kbps (recommended), max 160 Kbps
Sampling Frequency: any (AAC)
LinkedIn has stricter requirements than other platforms - if your stream exceeds any of their requirements, especially the FPS, LinkedIn may not allow your stream to connect.
Duration: max 4 hours
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 720p (recommended), max 1080p
Frame Rate: max 30 fps
Key Frame: every 2 seconds
Bitrate: max 6,000 Kbps video; max 128 Kbps audio, 48 kHz sample rate
Encoding: H264 video, AAC audio
Protocol: RTMP
Here are Instagram's recommended settings when using Live Producer.
Video Guidelines
Aspect ratio: 9x16 (recommended but not required)
Resolution: 720x1280 (recommended)
FPS: 30 (recommended), max 60. When using 60, the preview will display 30.
Video bitrate range: 2,250-6,000 Kbps
Audio Guidelines
Sample rate: 44.1KHz
Channel layout: Stereo
Bitrate: max 256 Kbps
TikTok
Below, you can see some of the recommended settings for your TikTok live.
Video Guidelines
Resolution: 1080p (recommended) or at least 720p
FPS: 60 (recommended) or at least 30 for gaming and 24 for lifestyle
Video bitrate: around 2,500 Kbps
Encoder: x264
Audio Guidelines
Bitrate: 160 Kbps or 256 Kbps
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