OBS settings by platform and quality
| Setting | Video bitrate (CBR) | Upload needed |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch 1080p 60 fps | 6,000 kbps | 8 Mbps |
| Twitch 1080p 30 fps | 4,500 kbps | 6 Mbps |
| Twitch 900p 60 fps | 6,000 kbps | 8 Mbps |
| Twitch 720p 60 fps | 4,500 kbps | 6 Mbps |
| Twitch 720p 30 fps | 3,000 kbps | 4 Mbps |
| YouTube 1080p 60 fps | 12,000 kbps | 16 Mbps |
| YouTube 1080p 30 fps | 10,000 kbps | 13 Mbps |
| YouTube 1440p 60 fps | 24,000 kbps | 31 Mbps |
| YouTube 4K 60 fps | 35,000 kbps | 46 Mbps |
| YouTube 720p 60 fps | 6,000 kbps | 8 Mbps |
| Kick 1080p 60 fps | 8,000 kbps | 11 Mbps |
| Kick 720p 60 fps | 4,500 kbps | 6 Mbps |
| Facebook 1080p 60 fps | 9,000 kbps | 12 Mbps |
| Facebook 720p 30 fps | 4,000 kbps | 5 Mbps |
Every page lists the output, video and audio settings, the encoder for your graphics card and what to change if frames drop.
Sources: YouTube Help: Choose live encoder settings, bitrates and resolutions; Twitch Help: Broadcasting guidelines; Kick Help Center: How to stream on Kick; Meta for Developers: Live Video API reference. Checked November 13, 2026.