How to Change Video Frame Rate and Quality in Windows 11
Changing the video frame rate and quality in Windows 11 lets you control how smooth and clear your screen recordings look. Video frame rate, measured in frames per second (FPS), decides how fluid motion appears on screen, while quality settings adjust the sharpness and final file size.
Xbox Game Bar is the built-in tool that handles these adjustments, letting you switch between 30 FPS and 60 FPS or choose standard and high quality options. You can use these settings to balance video clarity with storage space depending on what you record.
Change video frame rate and quality in Windows 11 by opening Settings, navigating to Gaming, then Captures. Adjust the Video frame rate and Video quality options to your preference, choosing between presets like 30 or 60 FPS and Standard or High quality.
What Are Frame Rate and Video Quality?
A Windows 11 video frame rate measures how many individual pictures your screen shows every second to make motion look smooth. Video quality controls how sharp and clear those pictures look overall. Higher frame rates and better quality settings make your recordings look much sharper and more natural, but they also create much larger file sizes that take up more space on your hard drive.
Video quality is about how clear and sharp your video looks. Higher quality videos look better but take more space on your computer. Lower quality videos save space but might look blurry or pixelated.
Where Are Your Game Videos Saved?
When you capture a game moment, Windows saves it in your Videos folder. You can also change this save location if you want to save your videos somewhere else, like a different drive.
How to Capture Game Clips
To capture a cool moment while gaming, press:
Windows logo key + ALT + G
This will save a short video of the last few seconds of your gameplay.
Steps to Change Frame Rate and Video Quality
Adjusting your Windows 11 video frame rate is done through the built-in system settings menu. Open Settings by pressing the Windows key and I together, or by clicking the Start menu and selecting the gear icon. Click Gaming on the left side of the window, and then select Captures to find the options for changing your recording quality and frame rate.
- Open Settings: Click the Start menu button and select Settings. Or just press
Windows key + Ion your keyboard. - Click Gaming: In the Settings window, click on Gaming on the left side.
Windows Settings app showing Gaming button - Click Captures: Click on Captures on the right side to open capture settings.
Windows Captures settings - Find Video Settings: Find the options for Video frame rate and Video quality.
Video frame rate and quality settings - Click the Arrow: Click the small arrow next to each setting to see more options.
- Choose Your Frame Rate: Pick the frame rate you want. Usually:
- 30 fps – Good for most computers and saves space.
- 60 fps – Smoother video but uses more space and needs a stronger PC.
Frame rate options in Windows 11 - Choose Your Video Quality: Pick your video quality:
- Standard – Smaller file size, good for casual use.
- High – Sharper and clearer, but bigger file size.
Video quality options in Windows 11 - Close Settings: When you're done, just close the Settings window.
Summary
- Adjusting frame rate and quality helps your game videos look better and smoother.
- Windows 11 lets you pick settings that work best with your computer.
- Try different options to see what looks best and saves enough space.
- If you have questions or tips, feel free to leave a comment below!
How to check video FPS on 🪟 Windows 11?
In Windows 11*, you can use the Xbox* Game Bar. Press Win + G to launch the Xbox* Game Bar. You will see the FPS in the Performance section of the Game Bar.
Is refresh rate 40 or 60 better?
For the best viewing experience, you should aim for the highest refresh rate your monitor can handle, as 60Hz is standard and higher rates offer smoother visuals.
How do I force 120Hz on 🪟 Windows 11?
To force 120Hz on Windows 11, you need to go into your display settings and select a fixed high refresh rate.
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