Align your settings with the guidelines of the platforms you stream to for a great streaming experience and high-quality output.
💡 Streaming requirements vary by platform. Always check your destination platform’s recommended resolution, frame rate, and bitrate, and adjust your settings accordingly.
Restream Recommended Streaming Guidelines
Not sure which settings to use? Start with these baseline settings:
If you're unsure, 1080p at 30 FPS is a great starting point for most streams.
Video Guidelines
Resolution | FPS | Recommended Bitrate |
720p | 30 | 2,500–4,000 Kbps |
1080p | 30 | 4,500–6,000 Kbps |
1080p | 60 | 6,000–9,000 Kbps |
4K (2160p) | 30/60 | Check your platform's requirements |
Codec: H.264 (x264)
Mode: Strict CBR
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
Supported Bitrate Range: 500–15,000 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
💡 Restream Studio automatically optimizes your stream settings for you.