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Streaming Bitrate Calculator

Find the right video bitrate for your resolution and frame rate, and check whether your upload speed can carry it.

Common streaming presets

OutputBitrate
720p302,500 kbps
720p603,500 kbps
1080p304,500 kbps
1080p606,000 kbps
1440p609,000 kbps
4K6018,000 kbps

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate does Twitch allow?
Twitch recommends staying at or below 6,000 kbps for most channels; higher values may still work but can be unstable for viewers and are not guaranteed.
Higher bitrate or higher resolution?
For fast games, bitrate first. An under-fed 1440p stream looks blockier in motion than a well-fed 1080p one.

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