How to Adjust Video Frame Rate and Quality in Windows 11
Adjusting video frame rate and quality in Windows 11 lets you control how smooth and detailed your screen recordings appear.
Frame rate, measured in frames per second (FPS), affects motion. For instance, 60 FPS provides much smoother video than 30 FPS.
Video quality is mainly set by bitrate, which determines how much data is used each second and, therefore, how much detail is captured.
The Windows 11 Game Bar is the main place to change these video recording settings for all your future captures, ensuring consistent results.
Adjust video frame rate and quality in Windows 11 through the Game Bar settings. Open Settings, go to Gaming > Captures, and select your desired Video frame rate (30 or 60 fps) and Video quality (Standard or High).
How to adjust video frame rate in 🪟 Windows 11
You can adjust the video frame rate in Windows 11 using the built-in Game Bar, which lets you choose between 30 frames per second (fps) for smaller recordings or 60 fps for smoother playback.
- Open the Settings app by pressing Windows key + I.
- Click the Gaming tab on the left.
Turn on or off gameplay video captures in Windows 11 - Select the Captures tile.
Turn on or off gameplay video captures in Windows 11 - Look for Video frame rate and Video quality.
Change video frame rate and quality with gameplay captures - Choose 30 fps or 60 fps.
Change video frame rate and quality with gameplay captures - Choose Standard or High quality.
Change video frame rate and quality with gameplay captures
Technical Concepts: VFR vs. CFR
Glossary of Terms
- Bitrate: The amount of data per second in a video file.
- Codec: The software used to compress and decompress video.
- Resolution: The number of pixels on the screen (e.g., 1080p).
- Motion Blur: The natural streaking effect seen in high-speed movement.
Summary
Adjusting your video frame rate and quality in Windows 11 helps you balance smooth playback with file size and performance, so choose 60fps for action and 30fps for less demanding content.
Does changing frame rate affect video quality?
Changing the frame rate does not change the resolution, but it changes how smooth motion appears. High frame rates require more data. If your bitrate is too low, a high frame rate can actually make the video look blurry or pixelated because the data is spread too thin.
What is the best frame rate for YouTube?
For most gaming videos, 60fps is the gold standard. It provides smooth motion that looks great on modern screens. If you are recording simple tutorials or desktop work, 30fps is perfectly fine and results in smaller file sizes that are faster to upload to the internet.
Can I change frame rate without re-encoding?
Generally, no. Changing the frame rate requires the computer to process the video data again, which is called re-encoding or rendering. While some tools can change the metadata, this often causes playback errors. It is best to record at the desired frame rate from the start.
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